Nelson Tasman

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Visitors to Nelson Lakes are urged to be on the lookout for kea in the region and report their sightings to the Department of Conservation.

Te Waikoropupū Springs near Takaka in Golden Bay will be the first water body in 10 years to receive special legal protection.

The government is providing $12m to improve roads around the weather-damaged Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough regions.

Nelson Regional Development Agency has launched a new campaign to attract more visitors this spring, particularly families over the September and October school holidays.

Nelson Tasman businesses are feeling more confident than the national average when it comes to their prospects, according to an annual Insights Business Survey.

The Nelson Tasman tourism sector is seeing increases in visitor expenditure and guests nights, although growth remains tempered.

Opening day bookings for the Heaphy Track topped 7,500 bednights – almost three times the total for last year, says the Department of Conservation.

Nelson Airport will welcome its first electric bus passengers now that upgrades to the roads have been completed.

Bookings for the Abel Tasman Coast Track opened to strong demand.

Businesses are grappling with a range of challenges, including a shortage of skilled workers, increasing supply chain costs, and the impacts of recent weather events. 

The business aims to attract customers seeking a meaningful getaway in an eco-friendly environment.

Nelson City Council and Ngāti Koata are working through a plan to establish long-term recreation access across iwi-owned land popular for more cyclists and walkers.

Nelson Regional Development Agency has launched another 20,000 maps with themed journeys to attract visitors to the region.

Bill Gilbertson has been recognised for his work and dedication to Nelson’s Great Taste Trail and access improvements to the Abel Tasman National Park.

The campaign encourages visitors to take a journey that makes up a single experience across five regions.

South Island operators bask in the glow of good weather and a strong international rebound over the summer peak.

Abel Tasman operators have teamed up to create a bus service linking Abel Tasman with Nelson and Motueka.

Golden Bay Air’s nine-passenger Britten Norman Islander aircraft is adding additional seat capacity on flights between Takaka, Karamea, Nelson, and Wellington.

The NZ Antique & Classic Boatshow is returning to Lake Rotoiti in the Nelson Lakes National Park next year.

OriginAir will continue flights from Nelson to Blenheim to cover the full seven-week closure of State Highway 6.

Originair is conducting a two-week trial of flights between Nelson and Blenheim while State Highway 6 remains closed for critical repair works.

Wine Nelson’s premier annual tasting event is back with a bigger venue and more on offer this year.

A new visitor fee, a commitment to zero carbon, and operator co-operation are part of an initiative to improve the coastal village of Mārahau on the edge of Abel Tasman National Park.

A new rental car kiosk has opened at Nelson Airport today, replacing the former portacabins.

Nelson Tasman hospitality, tourism, events and retail businesses are getting behind a new game encouraging locals and visitors to explore their own backyards.

A grand masterplan is on the cards to turn Nelson Marina into a haven for boaties and the community alike, says Nelson City Council.

The Nelson Regional Development Agency has launched a social media campaign aimed at showcasing the region’s beauty and attracting visitors back to the city.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has visited Marlborough to see first-hand the damage to the region caused by storms and flooding in mid-August.

The final closed section of State Highway 6 between Blenheim and Nelson is expected to open at 1pm today, with temporary measures in place including speed restrictions and traffic controls.

Southland and Nelson-Marlborough are welcoming back international students after more than two and a half years.

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State Highway 6 from Nelson to Blenheim remains closed until at least Tuesday, says Waka Kotahi.

Nine Abel Tasman tourism businesses are involved in a new regenerative tourism initiative that aims to support the village of Mārahau and the region.

The pandemic has left the industry battered and bruised but it is now time to navigate a new future, says TECNZ’s chair.

More than 260 delegates are expected at the 2022 Tourism Export Council of New Zealand Conference and Tourism Trade Expo beginning in Nelson today.

Owen River Lodge has also put in place a permanent discount rate for Kiwis as thanks for the support shown during the pandemic.

Nelson City Council has set out a 15-year plan for a marina transformation that it says will help grow the local economy.

Nelson Regional Development Agency is closing its i-SITE in the city for up to two years as it reviews the facility.

Tourism Export Council of New Zealand has opened registrations for its annual conference, to be held 9-12 August at The Rutherford Hotel in Nelson.

GO Rentals plans to open an in-terminal branch at Nelson Airport this November.

Owen River Lodge has become the first NZ accommodation provider to achieve the B Corp certification.

So much to see and do, as seen in this joint top of the south road trip campaign encompassing Marlborough, Kaikoura, Hurunui, West Coast and Nelson.

The region topped both annual and monthly visitor spend growth in January.

The first stage of work in repairing storm damage to the Heaphy Track will begin late next week, the Department of Conservation has confirmed.

Nelson e-bike rental company Kiwi Journeys is opening an Electrify NZ store on surging demand.

Sudima Christchurch City has been named a Covid-19 location of interest after a case stayed there between 8pm Monday 24 January – 1pm Wednesday 26 January.

The Nelson Music Festival Trust has cancelled its 2022 Adam Summer Celebration.

Popular summer holiday region Tasman has the strongest financial wellbeing in the country, according to ASB.

But pickings are slimmer on the West Coast, particularly further south.