Nelson City Council

Unitary authority

Nelson City Council is one of only five Unitary Authorities in the country. It is both a territorial and regional authority.

• Council boundary

Council meetings

Read and download agendas and minutes from Council meetings.

• Hearings Panel
• Council meetings 2009
• Council meetings 2008

Council organisations

Council is affiliated with many local organisations, including the ones it has a controlling interest in.

• Council controlled organisations
• Organisations with Council representation
• Sister Cities
• City of Nelson Civic Trust

Community goals for Nelson Whakatu

Learn more about civic awards of past years, and the community outcomes that drive Council's planning documents.

• Civic Awards
• 2005 Community Outcomes and Priorities Workshop
• Creating a bright future for Nelson
• Community outcomes

Election 2010

Nelson holds triennial local elections. Read about the 2007 election and get info on the 2010 election as available.

• First Past the Post (FPP) or Single Transferable Vote (STV)
• Election 2007 results
• General election year timetable
• Election 2010 frequently asked questions
• Nelson City Council - through the years

Chief executive

Learn more about Nelson City Council's Chief Executive Keith Marshall.