Opera in the Park
New Zealand’s top opera stars and emerging contemporary singers provide a night of fabulous music in a picnic atmosphere with a spectacular fireworks finale.
Achievements in 2009
Council’s purpose is to make Nelson a better place. Last year we accomplished quite alot, and our challenge is to keep improving.
February is Bike Wise month
Dust off your bike, grab a helmet, round up the kids, and get involved all month long.
Summer in Nelson
If it's summer, the only place to be is in Nelson. Find out what's on all summer long throughout the Nelson Tasman region.
Nelson wins sunshine capital ... again
Always in contention, and often a winner, Nelson has been crowned New Zealand’s sunshine capital for 2009 in the hotly contested annual race with regions spreading from north to south. Have a holiday here in sunny Nelson.
Welcome, Haere Mai
We are pleased to welcome you to the new online home of Nelson City Council. Nau mai, nau mai, haere mai ki te kainga mo te kaunihera o whakatu. Have a browse - your feedback about the site is always welcome.
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.
RWC 2011 Host City Nelson
Nelson is host to two games for Rugby World Cup 2011. Find information on the Nelson-based matches, Trafalgar Park, Council's plans for the Festival of Rugby, and countdown to 2011.
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.
Building and Planning
Learn how to apply for consents and what property ownership responsibilities you may have.
Our Council
Read up on Councillors, consultations, news, and review any Council plan, strategy, policy or report.
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.