Nelson Region
Nelson's proposed housing intensification: 'They are stealing our sunlight'
A proposed change to enable greater housing intensification has drawn opposition from some residents, but those supporting it say the city is in need of more homes.
Climate change challenges wastewater treatment plant
Climate change is already challenging a joint Nelson-Tasman wastewater treatment plant built on a low-lying island. Millions of dollars are proposed to be allocated in next decade to secure a site for…
Regional Wrap: Nelson with Judene Edgar
Each week we join a creative correspondent from a different part of Aotearoa New Zealand. This week it’s Judene Edgar from Whakatū aka Nelson. Audio
13 new Kāinga Ora homes in Richmond
A new development of 13 two-storey Kāinga Ora homes have been completed in Richmond.
Man who burgled storm-damaged home three times sentenced to jail term
The "targeted" burglary of a storm-damaged home when Nelson was in a state of emergency has cost a young man his freedom.
Feral cats jumping through hoops to be included on pest plan
One would think allowing the control of feral cats would be a simple move, but for the Nelson-Tasman region, it has not been easy.
Motueka papakāinga will bring social, culture and economic benefits - marae board chair
Twenty homes in a new papakāinga development at Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka are expected to be ready by early next year.
Long-running Nelson Tenths Māori land case back in High Court in Wellington
The longest running property claim in the country - the Nelson Tenths - headed to back to the High Court in Wellington today.
Backcountry adventurers advised to be on alert for avalanches
The Avalanche Advisory has issued warnings for dangerous conditions in several alpine ranges.
Nelson council votes for housing intensification to tackle property crisis
Nelson City Council has given the go-ahead to progress changes that will enable greater housing intensification in the city.
Introduction of electric buses sees large spike in trips
Public transport usage across Nelson and Tasman has increased by more than 40 percent since the new electric bus service began a week ago.
Contaminated sawdust shuts off part of Nelson beach
Almost 6000 cubic metres of wood waste needs to be excavated and disposed of from a part of Tāhunanui Beach after recent tests showed it contains elevated concentrations of heavy metals.
New fleet of electric buses hits the road in Nelson and Tasman
A fleet of bright blue electric buses have hit the road in Nelson and Tasman - the launch of a new service designed to improve residents' access to public transport.
Gang list surge not proof of increased membership - police
A National party candidate says the growing National Gang List is evidence of Labour's 'soft-on-crime approach', but police say it's not that straightforward.
Affordable rental homes to be built in Nelson South after council grant
A development in Nelson will see eight new affordable rental homes built in Nelson South.
Library, council staff rally to highlight inadequate wages, high turnover
Library and council workers across the top of the South Island are rallying to raise their concerns about low wages, poor working conditions and high turnover.
Nearly 50 new Kāinga Ora homes planned for Nelson South
Close to 50 new Kāinga Ora homes are planned in Nelson South - to help meet an urgent need for housing in the city.
Land swap to enable bigger New World supermarket in Stoke in Nelson
A land swap between Nelson City Council and Foodstuffs will enable a larger New World supermarket to built in the suburb of Stoke.
Council funding increase welcomed as community group workload grows
Nelson City Council originally planned to provide a 0 percent increase but organisations that support its communities of greatest need will now get 7.2 percent.
Nelson and Tasman to get major public transport revamp from August
Nelson and Tasman will soon have a new public transport service - with more destinations, more regular buses and lower fares - serviced by a fleet of 17 electric buses.