Nelson City Council

Conservation and landscape reserve management plan

Council approves final plan - sending to Minister of Conservation for approval

Council approved the plan after receiving 44 submissions and reviewing changes. Read more on the draft plan.

Nelson South/Richmond East Draft Structure Plan

Councils continue discussions

The Nelson City and Tasman District Councils have jointly released a draft plan allowing for the residential development of Nelson South and Richmond East. Find out more about the Nelson South/Richmond East Draft Structure Plan.

Regional Policy Statement (RPS)

Document drafting postponed

Council is required to have a RPS under the Resource Management Act. Its purpose is to give an overview of the main resource management issues in our area and outline how we will achieve sustainable management of natural and physical resources in Nelson. The RPS is reviewed every ten years. Learn more about the review of the Regional Policy Statement.

The Transit New Zealand draft North Nelson to Brightwater Corridor Study

Consultation closed 17 August 2007

Find information on the Corridor Study from both the Council website and the Transit NZ website.

Our commitment to the community

Nelson City Council is committed to working in partnership with the community to ensure that Council's priorities reflect those of the community. Therefore, Council's affairs are conducted in an open, informed and democratic manner and relevant information is readily available so that everyone can make an informed contribution to the decision-making process.