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About Nelson » History and heritage

History and heritage

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Genealogy

Research the Early Settlers or Cemeteries database, explore The Prow and the library records.

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Visit heritage places

Nelson boasts a variety of heritage and history sites to enjoy.

 

  • Heritage trees of Nelson
  • Birthplace of New Zealand Rugby
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Heritage Week

Heritage Week 2013 will run from 13 April until 21 April.

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Protected places

Locate Nelson's protected places and treasures.

  • Heritage sites, houses and precincts
  • Heritage collections and taonga
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  • Heritage trees of Nelson
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Heritage partners

Many groups around Nelson work on maintaining a connection to our past.

 

  • Iwi in Nelson
  • City of Nelson Civic Trust
  • Heritage strategy implementation group
  • Nelson Heritage Advisory Group (NHAG)
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Heritage protection & identification

 

 

  • Whakatu Nelson Heritage Strategy
  • Financial assistance for heritage properties
  • Historic sites
  • Protected trees in Nelson
  • Nominate a heritage item in Nelson
  • Heritage protection in the Nelson Resource Management Plan
  • Design guides for heritage properties
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