Nelson Tasman

The grant would allow for continued public access to the land, and as a contribution towards the staffing costs associated with managing the area.

Nelson Airport’s terminal has won the Sir Miles Warren Award for Commercial Architecture at the New Zealand Architecture Awards.

The edges and hillslopes of the 28-hectare reserve near Nelson were burnt by the fire that spread over 2400 hectares.

Nelson City Council will not be reinstating its daytime facility for freedom campers this summer because fewer campers were expected.

The Department of Conservation has appointed a new marine reserve ranger to help protect marine life in Tasman Bay’s two marine reserves.

Highlands Motorsport Park at Cromwell, Wilsons Abel Tasman National Park Limited, and Huka Prawn Park near Taupō are the latest attractions to have secured Strategic Tourism Assets Protection Programme funding.

Nelson Regional Development Agency is launching the Nelson Tasman Adventure Challenge, as part of the next phase of its We’ve Got This campaign.

Lack of tourists and weak retail has kept Nelson at the bottom of the bank’s latest regional rankings.

The Government will invest up to $20m to redevelop Golden Bay’s Port Tarakohe.

The region’s revival will be driven by a clearer sense of direction, says NRDA’s visitor destination manager.

Nelson Tasman locals are being urged to take part in a new marketing campaign designed to help the region’s economic recovery following the fallout of Covid-19.

Nelson City Council is providing further financial support to local businesses and community groups to help encourage Nelson’s economic recovery from the impact of Covid-19.

Christchurch-headquartered group continues its tourism expansion drive with the purchase of Nelson’s Tasman Helicopters.

Rotorua has overtaken Queenstown as the destination of choice for travellers, according to a new survey from NZ Pocket Guide.

The $20m redevelopment project of the Main Wharf North for cruise vessels will be extended by four weeks, says Port Nelson.

Nelson Tasman locals strongly support the visitor sector and have a keen desire to explore the region themselves, a recent survey from Nelson Regional Development Agency shows.

The two missing trampers in the Kahurangi National Park have been found alive after 18 days.

The search continues this morning for two missing trampers who failed to return from the Kahurangi National Park.

Originair will resume its flight schedule on the Nelson–Palmerston North and Nelson–Wellington routes from 29 May 2020.

Nelson City Council has announced a three month rent holiday for its tourism and hospitality tenants.

Nelson City Council is closing its reserves with mountain bike trails during the Covid-19 shutdown.

Police have named the man who died in a kayaking incident in Tasman Bay on March 12.

The Department of Conservation has installed new signs along the Tasman National Park track to encourage hikers to use toilets.

The cruise season is in full swing in Nelson with two vessels arriving simultaneously yesterday in what Port Nelson said was a first for the region.

Tasman businesses will be boosted by a new Wellington – Nelson service launched by Originair, says a local business association.

A new ecosanctuary with a predator-proof fence on Golden Bay’s Cape Farewell has been opened.

Local residents and iwi have expressed concerns to the Tasman District Council Council relating to pollution and health and safety at the Waitapu Bridge freedom camping site.

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The Department of Conservation is assessing the future of foot access to Ball Hut and the Tasman Glacier after torrential rainfall. 

Air New Zealand has opened a new regional lounge in Nelson.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern officially opened the new $32m terminal at Nelson Airport on Saturday.

The newly completed terminal at Nelson Airport is set to welcome passengers come 22 October.

Kaiteriteri’s Bellbird Lodge has won the Supreme Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year at the 2019 awards supported by the B&B Association New Zealand and Vision Insurance.

More staff and aircraft planned as the Auckland-based business expands its skydiving and scenic flight interests.

New recreational activities will also be considered in a review of the park’s management plan.

The expansion of Kahurangi National Park will help protect the added land for generations of visitors to come, say operators in the region.

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“We’re hemorrhaging money”, says a local operator as firefighters battle to contain the 2,300 hectare blaze.

Nelson Police have hosted New Zealand’s first scenario-based canyon Search and Rescue as the popularity of the sport grows with both locals and visitors.

More than 10,000 people flocked to the inaugural two-day Lift Off Abel Tasman festival held over the long weekend.

The owner of luxury fishing operation Owen River Lodge has said his business and others like it will be “annihilated” if a Green Party bill seeking to better protect indigenous freshwater fish is passed in its current form.

Tourism and conservation attractions in Rotorua and Nelson Tasman are gearing up for a visit from the Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the end of the month.

Owen River Lodge will no longer use the helicopters following the death of Wanaka pilot Matt Wallis.

Regional spend grew over the year to June despite a drop in international expenditure, says MBIE.

The Nelson Regional Development Agency reported a 38% increase in international tourism spend in May reaching $42m compared to the same month last year.

Foreign tourists will soon have to pay up to $140 per night to stay at some huts along the country’s Great Walks.

Owen River Lodge in Murchison has attained Qualmark’s Luxury Lodge certification and a Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award.

Nelson Tasman locals and people from all around New Zealand have a deep love for Takaka and Golden Bay, and it’s easy to see why.                          

Auckland has won its bid to host the Asia-Pacific Association of International Education (APAIE) Conference and Exhibition, which will bring around 2000 delegates to the city in 2021.

Golden Bay tourism businesses suffering in the aftermath of ex-Cyclone Gita have been urged to apply to the government’s new relief fund in order to prompt more support.