Nelson City Council
Nelson's long, sodden road to recovery
The Detail heads to Nelson to survey the damage left behind by a massive storm four months ago. Audio
Nelson council reviews $46m library plan threatened by sea level rise
Nelson City Council will take another look at plans for its $46 million riverside library, as new data shows sea level rise will affect the region sooner than anticipated.
Nelson homeowners waiting for report on fault line risks
More than 5000 homeowners in Whakatū Nelson, will learn this week if their properties could be susceptible to liquefaction or fault rupture in an earthquake.
Nelson community groups praise Covid-19 fund support
Nelson community groups says they are grateful for the city council's $200,000 Covid-19 emergency fund.
Nelson resource consents delayed by council staff shortage
A shortage of planning staff and high demand for services is causing delays in building and resource consents being granted in Nelson.
Nelson storm surges highest in living memory
About 50 people who evacuated their homes in the Nelson/Tasman region today will spend the night in an evacuation centre. Paul Shattock of Nelson City Council has with latest. Audio
Nelson paves way for more than 300 new houses
Nelson City Council has approved seven more special housing areas, with the potential to add more than 300 new housing units to the city.
Councils urged to plan for end of population growth
Local authorities are being urged to start planning now for an end to global population growth, expected to hit by the end of the century.
Nelson will develop freedom camping bylaw
Nelson's deputy mayor consistant freedom camping rules are urgently needed, after about 3500 campers arrived in the city over Christmas.
By-election possible for Nelson City Council
Nelson City Council could be faced with a by-election this year as two councillors aim for a spot in the national political arena.
Campers applaud Nelson freedom camping sites
Moves by the Nelson City Council to accommodate freedom campers have angered some locals, but delighted those who prefer a free-wheeling holiday. Audio