Nelson

Nelson, known in Māori as Whakatū, was established in 1841 and became a city by British royal charter in 1858, making it the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in the country. Māori settl…

=== Māori settlement === Settlement of Nelson began about 700 years ago by Māori. There is evidence that the earliest settlements in New Zealand were around the Nelson–Marlborough regions. Some of the earliest recorded …

Nelson (Māori: Whakatū) is a city and unitary authority on the eastern shores of the Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city…

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Nelson…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Nelson R…

Every place can become a little nicer to live in, and locals often have the best ideas. What would you improve in Nelson Region: more benches, better cycle paths, a meeting place for young and old? Share your suggestion…

Not every day is sunny, and with kids you need good ideas when it pours. Where do you go in Nelson Region when it's wet outside: the library, the swimming pool, a board-game café, or puddle jumping after all? Share your…

Almost every region has a dish you won't find anywhere else, or a recipe handed down through the generations. What food simply belongs to Nelson Region? Tell us your favourites and where to try them!

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…