Nelson Weekly

Nelson residents are being asked to weigh the future of the city’s waterfront, with a draft masterplan proposing a safer waterfront walkway, new swimming access, heritage building restoration and a long-term redevelopment programme that could cost more than $27 million.

Nelson waterfront masterplan unveiled Nelson waterfront masterplan unveiled

Nelson College heads to nationals with its tallest squad yet, led by 2.13m Year 12 standout Zach Rampton. Coach Sam Dempster believes the team has the depth and talent to challenge the country's best in Palmerston North.

Size matters for basketball side Size matters for basketball side

More than 1000 players, coaches, supporters and family members are expected at Saxton Field as part of Mainland Football’s 2026 South Island tournaments next month.

Junior footballers set to descend on Nelson Junior footballers set to descend on Nelson

It was back to school for four of Nelson Intermediate’s foundation pupils on Monday, as former students gathered to celebrate the school’s 75th jubilee.

Nelson Intermediate celebrates 75th jubilee Nelson Intermediate celebrates 75th jubilee

More than 1400 people have had their say on where Nelson's new library, community hub and civic space should be built.

Public weighs in on civic hub plans Public weighs in on civic hub plans

A retired Nelson resident has been left feeling “quite sad” at the prospect of having to get rid of his hobby beehives after his ute was stolen last week.

Retiree faces losing beehives after ute stolen Retiree faces losing beehives after ute stolen

Track the cheeky kea was described as a “very naughty boy” as he caused mayhem during the annual kākāriki karaka survey at The Brook Waimārama Sanctuary earlier this month.

A few days later he appeared in Pelorus - biting gumboots, landing on heads and even landing on a moving tractor.

Unexpected kea joins Brook Waimārama Sanctuary survey Unexpected kea joins Brook Waimārama Sanctuary survey

From Sonic the Hedgehog to Final Fantasy, Los Angeles-based Extra Lives is bringing the games many Kiwis grew up with to Nelson this month – with the audience deciding how the adventure unfolds.

Extra Lives interactive video game concert in Nelson Extra Lives interactive video game concert in Nelson

After decades helping locals navigate everything from tenancy disputes to consumer issues, Jill Kearns and Heather Thomas are still learning something new on every Citizens Advice Bureau shift.

CAB volunteers honoured for decades of service CAB volunteers honoured for decades of service

🎉 It’s our birthday!

Nelson Weekly turns 16 this week, so we’ve been digging through the archives and found the front page of our very first edition from 7 September, 2010. Sixteen years later, we’re still 100% locally owned and operated, and still bringing you Nelson’s local news every week.

Thanks for sticking with us over the years!