Nelson Weekly

28/05/2026

Nelson building company Langdon Construction has stepped in to help Stoke School by replacing a historic and “well-loved” rainbow bridge in its junior playground — free of charge — after it was detached in the early hours of 7 May.

Stoke School’s stolen bridge replaced by Nelson builders

21/05/2026

A flash mob took over Nelson Market on Saturday, using dance and pop music to shine a spotlight on the funding challenges facing Nelson Tasman Hospice.

Hospice flash mob surprises Nelson market shoppers

21/05/2026

Legislation is slated to be tweaked after a Nelson City councillor faced prosecution from the Auditor-General, but one law expert says the situation warrants a comprehensive review.

Change for ‘Catch-22’ contract rules that caught out councillor

11/05/2026

This month’s Local Legend, proudly sponsored by the team at Nelson Auto Glass Specialists Ltd, is photographer Mary Lorier, a dedicated member of the Nelson Camera Club whose work behind the lens has helped capture some of the region’s most meaningful community stories.

10/05/2026

“Running up 51 storeys in full gear is going to be really hard, pretty uncomfortable, maybe exhausting, but it's nothing compared to what other families with blood cancer go through”.

That’s the sentiment from one of Nelson’s volunteer firefighters who are stepping up to the Firefighter Sky Tower Challenge on 23 May.

Firefighters train for Sky Tower Challenge

10/05/2026

Nelson AI Café is the volunteer-operated Nelson AI Sandbox’s new iteration to generate "accessible and inviting” free AI tutorials or discussions for anyone, regardless of age, skill level, or socio-economic status.

Nelson AI Café offers homely AI learning

10/05/2026

A commitment to inclusivity, community and the whole student experience is driving Kenny Diamond as he takes the reins as Nayland College Official’s new principal.

Kenny Diamond takes the helm at Nayland College

10/05/2026

Three newly-restored watercolours are reconnecting Broadgreen House with its past, forming the centrepiece of a new exhibition that rethinks what art looks like inside a historic home.

Broadgreen House exhibition reconnects art and history

07/05/2026

One community organisation has been left surprised and disappointed after Nelson City Council backtracked on a $15,000 grant.

Council withdraws Timebank Whakatū grant

07/05/2026

Annette Nistor is the only female qualified skipper at Coastguard Nelson, marking a milestone for the unit and for women in maritime leadership.

Annette makes history at Coastguard Nelson