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A quirky blue shed by the wharf, a paintbrush that never seems to rest, and a house full of stories – Bec and Zac Deacon...
12/09/2026

A quirky blue shed by the wharf, a paintbrush that never seems to rest, and a house full of stories – Bec and Zac Deacon’s Māpua home proves the most memorable interiors are the ones that evolve over time.

Check out in our September edition.

Across Te Tauihu, people of all ages are embracing te reo Māori and strengthening its place in everyday life. To mark Te...
09/09/2026

Across Te Tauihu, people of all ages are embracing te reo Māori and strengthening its place in everyday life. To mark Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week, 14-20 September), we meet several locals at different stages of their reo journey. They share what drew them to te reo and what it means for their sense of identity and connection with whānau and place.

Read ‘Minding our language’ in our September edition, pick up new kupu and discover some of Whakatū’s Māori-owned businesses you can support.

Protean Art Gallery may have closed its physical doors, but it certainly hasn’t disappeared 🎨 Owner and artist Sue Rough...
08/09/2026

Protean Art Gallery may have closed its physical doors, but it certainly hasn’t disappeared 🎨 Owner and artist Sue Roughton has taken the gallery online, creating a virtual space where you can wander through the collection and discover the story behind each artwork. The move online has given Sue more room to focus on her own art too, her deeply personal work is shaped by her experience as an adoptee and the discovery of her mixed Middle Eastern and Celtic heritage.

Read Protean’s story in our September edition at the link in our bio, then explore the gallery for yourself at proteanart.co.nz.

Here’s to the dads who show up – rain, mud and all. Happy Father’s Day! To celebrate the day, we caught up with local Wi...
05/09/2026

Here’s to the dads who show up – rain, mud and all. Happy Father’s Day!

To celebrate the day, we caught up with local WildDad John Jepson to hear what being part of the group has meant for him and his family. Since joining the Nelson Outpost, he has watched his kids grow in confidence and make new friends, and he’s found a welcoming circle of other dads too.

So if getting outdoors is your thing or you and the kids want to give it a go, make sure you check out WildDad’s story in our September edition!

After years spent admiring a 1905 villa from next door, Nina and David James finally had the chance to make it their own...
04/09/2026

After years spent admiring a 1905 villa from next door, Nina and David James finally had the chance to make it their own. Working with You Build and architectural designer Tony Karsten, they reimagined the Shelbourne Street home, bringing in warmth and modern comfort without losing the character that made it so appealing in the first place.

The result has earned five Master Builders House of the Year honours, including Regional Supreme Renovation of the Year and a place in the national Top 100.

Step inside the finished home in our September edition.

📷 George Guille

A river doesn’t stop at a boundary fence – and neither has the effort to restore the Wakapuaka 🌿 For more than 30 years,...
02/09/2026

A river doesn’t stop at a boundary fence – and neither has the effort to restore the Wakapuaka 🌿

For more than 30 years, Jan and Robert Fryer have planted, advocated and kept showing up for the river. Now, one of its most dramatic restoration projects is unfolding on adjoining properties owned by the Kidson family and Richard and Elina Ussher, where more than 85,000 plants have gone into the ground.

Read the full story in our September edition. As part of Nelson Climate Action Group’s Festival, you’re also invited to see the work for yourself. On Sunday 20 September the Kidson family are welcoming visitors to their property for Trees, Tunes and Recharge, where you can learn about the project, plant a tree and enjoy some kai, kōrero and music. Register your spot at https://www.nelsontasmanclimateforum.nz/

Got a creative idea you’d love to bring to life? Beautiful Words could be just the place to start ✍️Running at Project 1...
02/09/2026

Got a creative idea you’d love to bring to life? Beautiful Words could be just the place to start ✍️
Running at Project 100 Makers Space and online from now until 10 October, this celebration of independent creativity features 30 talks and workshops. Most are koha or affordable, and you definitely don’t need to be a writer to take part.

We caught up with organiser George Penney to find out how it all came together and why Nelson is the perfect place for it. Link in bio to have a read.

With 11 albums, international collaborations and a career spanning three decades, The Nomad (Daimon Schwalger) is one of...
28/08/2026

With 11 albums, international collaborations and a career spanning three decades, The Nomad (Daimon Schwalger) is one of New Zealand’s pioneering electronic music producers. Now settled in Nelson, he’s celebrating the past while planning for the future.

Get to know The Nomad in our August edition.

For horticulturalist and gardening coach Haidi Spence, home is a place to grow. She and her husband Dallas, along with t...
25/08/2026

For horticulturalist and gardening coach Haidi Spence, home is a place to grow. She and her husband Dallas, along with their daughter Maisey, have spent the past decade transforming a 1940s Victory bungalow into a colourful, creative family home, where every room and garden bed reflects a love of growing, creating and breathing new life into old things.

Let Haidi’s home brighten your day, have a read - link in bio

As the Nelson-born World of Wearable Art enters its 39th year, we catch up with Motueka High School Head of Art Lauren K...
20/08/2026

As the Nelson-born World of Wearable Art enters its 39th year, we catch up with Motueka High School Head of Art Lauren Kidd, who returns to the stage with her sister Fran and another light-filled creation following their 2024 People’s Choice Award win.

Read about the behind the scenes of WOW in our latest edition.

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