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05/08/2025

Trevor Montgomery doesn’t do boredom – he does yoga at sunset, late-night beat making, and wolf-howls after espresso. From spontaneous dance parties to whispered tributes for fallen crows, his world hums with music, magic, and just enough mystery.

Get to know Trevor in our August edition.

31/07/2025

Celebrating self-expression, vulnerability, and the beauty of being seen just as we are, photographer Victoria Vincent’s project This is Me – You As Fine Art captures powerful portraits and reflections from local women. Gracing our August cover is Michele Surcouf, one of the inspiring women who stepped in front of Victoria’s lens. You’ll find the full story in the latest edition of Nelson Magazine, out now.

23/07/2025

When Nelson’s Kylie Davies flew to Mexico for weight loss surgery, she returned home with far more than a stamp in her passport. A year later – and 130kgs lighter – she’s sharing her story, supporting others on the same path, and gearing up to conquer a half marathon.

Read Kylie’s story in our July magazine and over on the Nelson App.

18/07/2025

Making people laugh with physical comedy? Way harder than it looks! 🤡
Clowning is all about exaggeration, perfect timing, and keeping it real – and for Nelson’s Ana Clara Ortega, it turned into a journey of self-discovery. Stepping way outside her comfort zone, Ana Clara found that clowning around brought a rush of joy that only comes from being brave enough to try something tough. Read about Ana’s clowning journey in our July magazine.

10/07/2025

From blenders to Bluetooth tags, space pioneers to puzzle games, the Top of the South has long punched above its weight in clever thinking. In our July edition, meet some seriously inventive locals proving the number 8 wire mentality is more than just a saying – it’s a driving force behind globally successful ideas.

📷 Chris Little (right) turned his berry farm struggles into innovation – creating the Little Jem Elite Blender with his brother Dennis Little (left).

03/07/2025

Pick up your copy of July’s edition of Nelson Magazine and find out what’s happening around our region this winter.

Gracing the cover is Somi Kim from Fantastique, presented by NZTrio – just one of the many must-see events lighting up Nelson Tasman this season. ❄️🎶
Inside, you’ll find our handy What’s On and Cosy Comforts guides, packed with things to see, do, and enjoy.

10/06/2025

From diving in the sand to defending in court, Nelson’s Alice Zeimann has made an impressive leap – from international beach volleyballer to full-time barrister. Read Alice’s story in our June edition.

29/05/2025

June’s edition of Nelson Magazine is out now 🔥

Front and centre is the unstoppable Venus Hoy, multidisciplinary artist, creative fire-starter, and champion of doing life differently. She reminds us that creativity can spark real change.

Inside, we meet Nelson’s local AI experts as technology continues to shape our future – and explore visionary plans for a new playground that speaks to the past, present, and future of Whakatū Nelson.

Grab your copy and get inspired ✨

21/05/2025

Thinking about your next tattoo? Whether it’s something meaningful, bold, or fun, the right artist makes all the difference. It’s not just about the design – it’s about finding someone who gets your vision and can bring it to life with skill and style. In our May edition, we’ve rounded up some of the region’s top tattoo artists to get you inspired – check them out!

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10/05/2025

Happy Mother’s Day 💕💐 In honour of this special day, three Nelson women share their experiences of the most important job in the world, though their journeys may look a little different from most. Check out Kyla’s, Maree’s, and Debbie’s stories - link in bio.

08/05/2025

For Nelson writer Naomi Arnold, a promise made 20 years ago on the edge of a bed in Taupō sparked an extraordinary eight-month, 3,028km journey along Te Araroa – New Zealand’s epic trail of mud, mountains, lightning storms, and quiet revelations.⁠
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Read about Naomi’s journey in our May edition – and find out how you could win a copy of her book, Northbound: Four Seasons of Solitude on Te Araroa.⁠
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01/05/2025

May is here, and so is the latest Nelson Magazine.

Gracing the cover is Magda Garbarczyk from Fineline Architecture, talking thoughtful design and sustainability. We catch up with Emma Silke-French ahead of this month’s Dancing for a Cause, and Naomi Arnold reflects on her journey walking the length of Aotearoa. All this and more in this month’s issue. Grab your copy now!

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