Nelson City Council

Plan Change 15 Heritage

Operative 9 August 2010

At its meeting on 29 July 2010 the Council resolved to make Plan Change 15 (Heritage) operative on 9 August 2010. This was publicly notified on 31 July 2010

Find out more about Proposed plan change 15 Heritage.

Land Development Manual 2010

Adopted 29 July 2010

Approval was given by Council on 29 July 2010 to replace the Engineering Standards with the Land Development Manual. For more information about the Land Development Manual 2010 and the Engineering Standards, including download files and drawing.

Arts Policy

Adopted 15 July 2010

Inclusion of art during the development phase of Council projects is now being encouraged, along with exploring potential new arts partnerships, thanks to the new Arts Policy adopted on 15 July . Read more about the Arts Policy.

Gambling Policy review 2010

Adopted 3 June 2010

The Gambling Policy 2010 includes the recommendations of the Hearing Panel to reduce the cap on gaming machines (pokies) to 285 and the relaxation of some of the rules around where gaming venues can be located. Read up on the consultation.

Draft Annual Plan 2010/11

Adopted 3 June 2010

The Draft Annual Plan explains the services and activities that Council plans to provide over the coming year. It highlights and explains any major differences from what had been planned in the ten-year Nelson Community Plan. Read more on the Draft Annual Plan 2010/11 consultation.

Conservation and landscape reserve management plan

Council approves final plan and Minister of Conservation approves

The Minister of Conservation approved the plan on 7 January 2010. Read more.

Performing Arts and Conference Centre

Council decides against proposed site

At its 10 December  meeting, Council voted against building the Performing Arts and Conference Centre(PACC) at the proposed Rutherford Street site. Instead, Council will begin a search for a new site to construct a PACC.  Nearly 600 submissions were received on the proposed $28 million multi-purpose performing arts facility (the Performing Arts and Conference Centre, or PACC). Council held hearings on 1 and 2 December. Find out more.

Reduction in the Number of Councillors consultation

Remaining as the status quo

At its 29 October meeting, Council had a split vote on the resolution, and because it felt the number of submissions was not sufficient to be considered a madate for change, tbe number of members elected at the 2010 election shall remain at 13, including the Mayor. One response was received in favour of the decision, and as such the stauts quo will remain.  Read more...

Heart of Nelson Strategy

Key projects adopted in Community Plan and Council to consider adoption of Strategy 20 Augus

After the key projects were adopted in the Nelson Community Plan, Council now considers for adoption the final Strategy document on 20 August. All projects within the Heart of Nelson Strategy were included in the Nelson Community Plan but the final Strategy is still awaiting review and adoption by Council. More than 130 submissions were received on 89 improvements for the city, both small and large. More about the Heart of Nelson strategy.

Bells Island Pipeline Upgrade

Council approved recommendation

At its 23 July meeting, Council approved the NRSBU recommendation to seek resource consent for a duplicate pipeline across the estuary. For more information, visit the website (search phrase = bells island pipeline) or contact Michael Schruer, NRSBU General Manager, 546 0309. Find out more on the options up for discussion. 

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.

Viewing submissions

After consultations close, all submissions can be made available for public viewing in the Customer Service Centre and the Nelson Public Libraries. For a copy of the submissions please phone +64 3 546 0200.