Council structure

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 is bordered on the west and southwest by Tasman DC and the east and southeast by Marlborough DC.

Council meetings

Read and download agendas and minutes from Council meetings.

 

Council organisations

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

 

Community goals for Nelson Whakatu

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

 

Elections

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