Nelson New Zealand's online home for city services and information.

About Nelson

Information for visitors, including where Nelson is located, a webcam, history and heritage, and places to visit.

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Welcome to Host City, Nelson

Nelson is host to two games for Rugby World Cup 2011, New Zealand. Find information on the Nelson-based matches, Trafalgar Park, Council's plans for the Festival of Rugby, and countdown to 2011.

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Rates

Get information about your rates - look up your rates, learn about all the ways you can pay your rates and find out if you are eligible for rates remissions.

Leisure

Discover the varied ways you and the family can get out and enjoy the lifestyle on offer in Nelson.

Library

The Nelson Public Libraries are the heart of our community, a centre of activity for people of all ages.

Environment

A green, healthy lifestyle is a priority for Nelson residents, from air quality to water standards to recycling.

Our Council

Read up on Councillors, consultations, news, and review any Council plan, strategy, policy or report.

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Consultations

Find out which consultations are open, which are closed, and the results from consultations from the past year. Also browse publicly notified resource consents.

Read up on all Council consultations.