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Nelson Tasman

Originair launches Christchurch-Nelson flights
12 Feb 2026   /

Originair launches Christchurch-Nelson flights

Originair is launching a direct service between Christchurch and Nelson on 13 February.


Nelson gets $13m from RIF for marina
30 Jan 2026   /

Nelson gets $13m from RIF for marina

Nelson’s planned marina expansion has secured a $12.89m loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund loan.


Kaiteriteri board backs Māori land deal
19 Dec 2025  

Kaiteriteri board backs Māori land deal

The Kaiteriteri Recreation Reserve Board supports an agreement between the Crown and Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust , where ownership of about 3,068 hectares of land at the top of the South Island will be returned to Te Tauihu Māori, following a long-running court case.


Wilsons Abel Tasman backs return of Great Walk land to Māori
17 Dec 2025   /

Wilsons Abel Tasman backs return of Great Walk land to Māori

Darryl Wilson says the return of Abel Tasman Coast Track to Māori ownership opens the way to a locally focused future for the experience.


Nelson Tasman to see around 2k cruise passengers – NRDA
15 Dec 2025   /

Nelson Tasman to see around 2k cruise passengers – NRDA

Nelson Regional Development Agency says it is looking forward to welcoming more than 2,000 cruise visitors to Nelson Tasman this summer. 


Great Taste Trail tunnel on track to reopen

Great Taste Trail tunnel on track to reopen

The Spooners Tunnel section of Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail is on track to reopen by the end of December, following significant progress on repairs to storm damage earlier this year.


DOC calls for info following marine reserve incidents…
2 Dec 2025   /

DOC calls for info following marine reserve incidents…

The Department of Conservation is calling for information from the public about two incidents at marine reserves in the Nelson Tasman region.


Operator M&A: Cycle Nelson emerges after acquisition

Operator M&A: Cycle Nelson emerges after acquisition

The expanded operator says summer demand looks good and the storm-damaged Great Taste Trail will soon be 100% repaired.


HPNZ donates to Nelson Tasman relief fund 
25 Nov 2025   /

HPNZ donates to Nelson Tasman relief fund 

Holiday Parks NZ has donated $5,500 raised by park members to the Nelson-Tasman Mayoral Relief Fund. 


On the Job: Next-gen Wilson steps up, new OTT sales lead, hires at NZICC, JetPark… and more!
14 Nov 2025   /

On the Job: Next-gen Wilson steps up, new OTT sales lead, hires at NZICC, JetPark… and more!

The latest tourism and hospitality sector appointments and people moves.


Saunders’ Alpine Luxury Tours expands to Christchurch, adding staff and product
24 Oct 2025   /

Saunders’ Alpine Luxury Tours expands to Christchurch, adding staff and product

Alpine Luxury Tours, established in Queenstown over a decade ago, is expanding operations into Ōtautahi Christchurch.


Bookings “coming along nicely” for new slow-stay luxury Domu Retreat
16 Oct 2025   /

Bookings “coming along nicely” for new slow-stay luxury Domu Retreat

The owners of newly-opened Domu Retreat are gearing up for their first summer and hoping their slow-stay luxury model will appeal to both the international and domestic markets.