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Jessica MacBrayne never set out to be a solo harpist. Quiet and shy at school, the 20-year-old was always the kid who ne...
11/09/2025

Jessica MacBrayne never set out to be a solo harpist. Quiet and shy at school, the 20-year-old was always the kid who never wanted to stand out or attract attention. But this month, all eyes will be on Jess as she takes to the stage with the Nelson Symphony Orchestra to play Gabriel Pierné’s romantic Konzerstück for harp and orchestra at Solo Spotlight, a concert featuring some of New Zealand’s most talented young soloists.

Spring is here – and so is the September edition of Nelson Magazine. On the cover, Lisa Reid shares her powerful story o...
02/09/2025

Spring is here – and so is the September edition of Nelson Magazine. On the cover, Lisa Reid shares her powerful story of resilience and transformation. Inside, we celebrate the season with a wander through the iconic Nelson Market, two pages of What’s On to keep your calendar full, and inspiring stories of locals making their mark – from award-winning home builders to harpist Jessica MacBrayne.

So grab a coffee, step into the sunshine, and enjoy this little love letter to Nelson Tasman 💛

Nestled in sunny Marybank, Naomi and Sean Thurlow’s cosy, light-filled home is a blend of thoughtful renovations, sentim...
22/08/2025

Nestled in sunny Marybank, Naomi and Sean Thurlow’s cosy, light-filled home is a blend of thoughtful renovations, sentimental treasures, and second-hand finds. Shaped by travel, family, and a love of calm, eclectic spaces, it’s a place where comfort, character and connection take centre stage.

Have a look inside in our August edition.

Adrienne and Shannon Thompson are bringing it all to the table 🤲 Through their non-profit He Kai Kei Aku Ringa “providin...
13/08/2025

Adrienne and Shannon Thompson are bringing it all to the table 🤲 Through their non-profit He Kai Kei Aku Ringa “providing kai by my own hands”, they’re reconnecting rangatahi across Aotearoa with nature – and with their own potential. By teaching food gathering and life skills, they’re serving up confidence, community, and hope.

Read the full story in our August edition.

Trevor Montgomery doesn’t do boredom – he does yoga at sunset, late-night beat making, and wolf-howls after espresso. Fr...
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.

Celebrating self-expression, vulnerability, and the beauty of being seen just as we are, photographer Victoria Vincent’s...
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.

When Nelson’s Kylie Davies flew to Mexico for weight loss surgery, she returned home with far more than a stamp in her p...
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.

Making people laugh with physical comedy? Way harder than it looks! 🤡Clowning is all about exaggeration, perfect timing,...
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.

From blenders to Bluetooth tags, space pioneers to puzzle games, the Top of the South has long punched above its weight ...
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).

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

From diving in the sand to defending in court, Nelson’s Alice Zeimann has made an impressive leap – from international b...
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.

June’s edition of Nelson Magazine is out now 🔥Front and centre is the unstoppable Venus Hoy, multidisciplinary artist, c...
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 ✨

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