Nelson Region
Farmers assessing devastating floods, resilience alarms raised
Farmers across the upper South Island are on clean-up duty and counting up the costs as damaging floodwaters recede, and the agriculture minister has reminded farmers to take a thorough look at…
Aimex fined $275k after man suffers brain injury
A Nelson engineering company has been ordered to pay more than $340,000 after a teenage apprentice was found unconscious in the engine room of a vessel where he was exposed to toxic chemicals.
Nelson Cathedral to chime celebration for bell ringing invention
Nelson Cathedral will join other churches around the world today to mark the 200th anniversary of an invention that revolutionised bell ringing.
Housing trust keen to tap into govt's acceleration fund
Councils, iwi and developers will soon be able to start pitching the government for funding under the $3.8 billion Housing Acceleration Fund. Criteria released today is focused on building multiple… Audio
Work to harvest forests near Nelson to start after Covid delay
Council owned forestry blocks on the outskirts of Nelson will begin to be harvested this month after a year-long delay due to Covid-19.
Waimea Dam review should only go ahead once project's finished, mayor says
Tasman's mayor says a review into the over-budget Waimea Dam, southeast of Nelson, should not start until the project's completed.
Lake Ōhau fire a catalyst for St Arnaud residents
A South Island town surrounded by flammable vegetation is asking its residents to check their fire plans carefully after the devastating blaze that tore through Lake Ōhau last year.
Ruined fruit a 'bitter pill to swallow' for Motueka growers
A Motueka fruit growers association says the millions of dollars worth of fruit that is ruined following a devastating hail storm that hit the Nelson region yesterday is a bitter pill to swallow.
Businesses and Christmas shoppers upbeat after a challenging year
The sound of tills ringing throughout the land have all but drowned out jingle bells in stores this year.
Girl with special education needs allowed to stay in New Zealand
Lesly Jayoma had been declined an extension of her student visa early this year after she was diagnosed with a modest special education need requiring support for about four hours per week.
Nelson council keen to maximise marina's potential
Nelson is to revive a plan that incorporates its marina into the city's strategic development.
Commercial fisherman fined for trawling in marine reserve
A Nelson fisher has been fined $13,500 for fishing commercially in a protected marine reserve.
Nelson's sea-level rise plan may be inadequate - expert
Nelson city's climate champion Chris Cameron says planning for long-term sea-level rise of two metres might not be enough.
More than 4000 Nelson City properties included in new sea level rise hazard index
The council today released information that showed how coastal flooding could change under a warming climate, including a worst-case scenario of sea level rise up to two metres.
Fuelled by people and growth, Tasman is now larger than Nelson
Nelson is no longer the largest centre in the top of the South Island - the Tasman District is now bigger, with more people and more growth.
A song and demotions mark extraordinary Nelson council meeting
When a group opposed to a reshuffle of the Nelson City Council broke into song this morning, all the mayor could do was sing along.
Nelmac confirms CEO's partner hired in fulltime role
Unrest continues around some staff employment procedures at a Nelson City Council-owned maintenance firm.
National promises Nelson hospital rebuild with work starting by 2024
The National Party has pledged to prioritise the rebuild of Nelson Hospital on its current site, if elected, with construction to begin in 2024.
Heavy snow, and falls to sea level expected for some parts of the South
Snow to low levels could be on its way for many parts of the South Island overnight and through until Tuesday, with MetService issuing warnings for travellers and farmers.
'A one-off bad season' - Ski days drop by two-thirds
The ski season in Nelson-Marlborough has ended as the shortest on record.