World's largest haka
It's one year to go, so let's break the world record for largest haka as our way of inviting the world to Nelson for next year's RWC 2011. We need you: Tahunanui Beach on Saturday 11 September. Training on the Ka mate haka is available. All info can be found on Facebook. Photo credit: Evan Barnes.
Lights on!
The lights are on at Trafalgar Park as the upgrade is nearing completion. Mark your calendar for the free, family open day on Saturday 28 August from 10a-4p. You won't want to miss the fun and action.
Pay it online
Haven't got time to pay your rates or water bill at Council? Want to pay for that parking ticket online? You can use a credit card to pay any number of bills online: rates, water, building consents, library charges, geotech reports, LIMs, resource consent accounts, more ...
Follow the Arterial Traffic Study
Keep the conversation going on the ATS, join in online with our various forum topics to ask questions or share information with others.
Physical activity funding
The Nelson City Physical Activity Fund targets mostly children and young people and offers approximately $40,000 each year for three funding strands - applications are now open. Find out more.
Welcome, Haere Mai
We are pleased to welcome you to the online home of Nelson City Council. Nau mai, nau mai, haere mai ki te kainga mo te kaunihera o whakatu.
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.
Who wants to be the best hosts in the world?
Rugby World Cup 2011 will succeed through the efforts of all New Zealanders. We need YOU to be the face of our country, on the ground, at stadiums and in the streets, from one end of the country to the other. Learn more today about volunteering.
Rates information
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.
Lights on at Trafalgar Park
The finishing touches are being laid at Trafalgar Park as the upgrade nears completion. The lights are in place, the three gates are nearly ready to take tickets, and the turf is fully sown. Find out more about how the Park is coming along in preparation for events like Rugby World Cup 2011.
Library
The Nelson Public Libraries are the heart of our community, a centre of activity for people of all ages.
Ecofest 2010
Ecofest, winner of the prestigious Green Ribbon Award, is a joint initiative of the Nelson City and Tasman District Councils. Since 2001, Ecofest has become established as one of the biggest events for environmentally friendly products, services and messages in New Zealand, as well as being a great day out.
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.