News (95)
Thursday, 23 June 2011
6:36AM
Council accepts amalgamation decision
Nelson City Council accepts the Local Government Commission’s decision to take the next steps towards the amalgamation of Nelson City and Tasman District Councils.
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Friday, 10 June 2011
2:45PM
Council organises fun family day
Nelson City Council is laying on a celebration of the new Glenduan Reserve this Sunday 12 June – celebrating both the community who have pitched in to support and create a beautiful park and new skate park, and also the many volunteers who have got hands on with planting.
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Thursday, 9 June 2011
8:54AM
Push for cyclist safety - "Be bright on a bike"
Nelson City Council staff and Nelson Police are collaborating this week to push the message home to cyclists how extremely vulnerable they are if not well lit while riding.
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Tuesday, 31 May 2011
8:49AM
'100 days to go' competition opens 1 June
Nelson City Council will celebrate 100 days to go until Rugby World Cup 2011 on 1 June by launching a central business district competition in conjunction with the Nelson Weekly to build support for the four teams Nelson is hosting for the Tournament: Italy, USA, Australia, and Russia.
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8:48AM
Nelson Focus Forum findings
“The Nelson Focus Forum reinforced some key messages around regional opportunities, where to focus our efforts, and ways to ensure employment and training align with the best opportunities going forward,” says Nelson Mayor Aldo Miccio.
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011
5:19PM
Founders Book Fair ready to roll
Thousands of people are expected at the annual Book Fair held at Nelson City Council’s Founders Heritage Park.
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Monday, 23 May 2011
7:59AM
Camping Bylaw adopted
Nelson City Council has adopted the Camping Bylaw (No.
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Wednesday, 18 May 2011
9:39AM
Dun Mountain trail closed for upgrade
The 34 km Dun Mountain Trail, which loops between Brook Valley and the Maitai River Dam following the route of New Zealand’s first railway line, is now closed to bikes during a track construction and upgrade over the next few months.
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Monday, 16 May 2011
2:22PM
Electrical fault temporarily closes pool
The city’s Riverside Pool is closed due to a significant electrical fault and is unlikely to open before Wednesday 18 May.
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Wednesday, 11 May 2011
4:42PM
Pavilion on track for RWC 2011
The Saxton Oval Pavilion, the new home for representative cricket, athletics and football at Saxton Field, is well on track to be available for training for the Rugby World Cup in September.
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Friday, 6 May 2011
2:53PM
New pontoon meets demand at Nelson marina
Meeting the demand of the current Marina waiting list and providing some Super Yacht berths for visitors are the drivers behind the construction of a new pontoon at the Nelson marina, starting this week.
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Thursday, 5 May 2011
11:17AM
Report on challenges for Nelson's future released
Ensuring Nelson in the future is a thriving and successful community is a top priority for Council.
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Wednesday, 4 May 2011
9:14AM
e-Cycle depot opens for electronic waste recycling
On Sunday 1 May 2011, Nelson ReUse and Recycle Centre (NRRC), a business unit of Nelson Environment Centre opened their doors for year-round recycling of electronic waste (e-waste), with the launch of an onsite e-Cycle depot.
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9:14AM
Record number of people have their say
A record breaking 1688 submissions were received on the Nelson City Council draft Annual Plan during the consultation period, which closed last Friday.
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Tuesday, 3 May 2011
7:58AM
Council buys strategic city sites
Nelson City Council has bought three strategic central city properties from the Clifford family for future use.
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Thursday, 28 April 2011
7:58AM
Time running out to have your say
The clock’s ticking for Nelson residents to have their say on the draft Annual Plan, which sets the city’s direction for the next 12 months.
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Wednesday, 27 April 2011
5:38PM
Council to be briefed on High Court Decision
Councillors will receive legal advice at their meeting tomorrow about the High Court decision that means the work on the planned upgrade for Montgomery Square will not be completed in time for Rugby World Cup 2011.
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Friday, 15 April 2011
1:54PM
Competition for youth to design new park at Tahunanui
A competition seeking fresh ideas from the city’s young people for the design of a youth focussed park at Tahunanui Reserve kicked off yesterday.
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Thursday, 7 April 2011
4:56PM
Trafalgar Street Upgrade
You may have noticed quite a bit of road works activity around lower Trafalgar Street recently.
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Wednesday, 6 April 2011
8:46AM
Fight rising petrol prices – carpool and save on parking!
With increasing petrol prices we thought it was a good time to remind you that Council has a great carpool system that rewards you with free parking in prime city locations.
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Monday, 28 February 2011
9:26AM
Crusaders to play March home games at Trafalgar Park
Trafalgar Park will host the Crusaders in the Super 15 rugby competition on 4 and 11 March following the Christchurch AMI Stadium being deemed out of action after Tuesday's devastating earthquake.
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Tuesday, 22 February 2011
8:21AM
Council keen to discuss proposed Stoke skatepark
Responding to community requests and following the tremendous success of the Neale Park Skatepark, Council’s now moving to build a skatepark in Stoke.
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Monday, 8 November 2010
12:21PM
Funding for getting Physical
The Nelson City Physical Activity Fund (NCPAF) has given $40,892 to local community sport and recreation groups in this year’s funding round.
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12:21PM
Council reaches 100% Resource Consent milestone
Last month, a milestone achievement was reached by Nelson City Council’s Resource Consents team – processing 100% of Resource Consents and Land Information Memorandums (LIMS) well within the statutory time frame.
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Monday, 1 November 2010
11:28AM
Street Ambassadors back on the beat
From this Friday, 5 November, Nelson people venturing out after dark will again notice our Street Ambassadors spreading safety messages.
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Tuesday, 5 October 2010
12:31PM
Council confirms new structure
The new shape of Nelson City Council has been confirmed with staff after a six week consultation period.
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Thursday, 23 September 2010
7:45AM
New Stoke speed limit in force
Yesterday the speed limit on Main Road Stoke from Standish Place through to 100 metres south of Orphanage Creek was lowered from 80kph to 50kph.
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Tuesday, 21 September 2010
2:08PM
Nelson landmark reopens in style with 'Bill'
Rugby's highest prize, the Webb Ellis Cup – also known as 'Bill' - will be the key attraction during the Trafalgar Park grand re-opening on Saturday 28 August.
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2:03PM
Storm passing over Nelson Tasman today
Like most of the country, Nelson is set to get some wild weather – with the worst expected today and into tomorrow.
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010
8:17AM
Trailgater hire scheme launched
In a joint project with Nelson City Council, and the District Health Board, Nelson Plunket has just launched a trailgator hire scheme.
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