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Waimea Inlet Strategy approved
Posted by Nelson City Council on 2 September 2010
Nelson City Council has joined with Tasman District Council, Department of Conservation and Nelson-Marlborough Fish and Game Council in approving the Waimea Inlet Strategy and becoming a signatory to the Waimea Inlet Charter. The public are invited to join the Charter at a special signing event to be held on 27 September at the Sandeman Reserve in Richmond between noon and 1pm. The aim of the Strategy is to ensure a shared community approach to the Waimea Inlet and its restorative future.…
Victory pokie decision rests with DIA
Posted by Nelson City Council on 27 August 2010
Nelson City Council today responded to concerns raised by residents of Victory about the possibility of gambling machines returning to their neighbourhood. Council’s Gambling Policy was reviewed earlier in the year with a full public consultation. Councillors heard from submitters, the majority of whom wanted to see changes to the existing policy.…
Trailgater hire scheme launched
Posted by Nelson City Council on 25 August 2010
In a joint project with Nelson City Council, and the District Health Board, Nelson Plunket has just launched a trailgator hire scheme. Trailgators connect a child’s bike to an adult’s bike lifting the child’s front wheel off the ground meaning the steering – and most of the work- is done by the adult. Jan Fryer, Plunket’s Volunteer Services Leader, says “More and more Nelson families are choosing to bike for their everyday transport.…
Council proposes job changes
Posted by Nelson City Council on 24 August 2010
Nelson City Council Chief Executive Keith Marshall briefed staff yesterday afternoon (23 August) about proposed changes intended to improve services across Council. Under the proposal there will be significant changes to jobs right across Council. “Our focus is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Council as a whole”, Mr Marshall says.…
Nelson landmark reopens in style with ‘Bill’
Posted by Nelson City Council on 19 August 2010
Rugby’s highest prize, the Webb Ellis Cup – also known as ‘Bill’ - will be the key attraction during the Trafalgar Park grand re-opening on Saturday 28 August. Nelson rugby fans are invited to come to the Park’s first open day since the completion of the $7. 4m upgrade to have their photo taken with the Cup, which will be on public display in Nelson for the first time to recognise the Park’s readiness for Rugby World Cup 2011.…
Tasman Nelson Environment Awards opening
Posted by Nelson City Council on 19 August 2010
Nominations for the Tasman Nelson Environment Awards officially open tomorrow, Friday 20 August. The Awards are a joint Nelson City and Tasman District Council initiative to recognise and celebrate people and organisations in our community who are making a difference both today and in the future. Tasman District Council Environmental Educator Rob Francis says “No project is too small or too big.…
Time running out for enrolments and nominations for Elections 2010
Posted by Nelson City Council on 18 August 2010
Time is quickly running out to make nominations for the local council and district health board elections, with just a few days left until the deadline. “The last chance to nominate candidates for the council and district health board elections is midday this Friday 20 August 2010, which is also the last day to enrol to get your voting papers sent to you in the mail,” says Election Officer Warwick Lampp “The hours are counting down. We know some people leave these sorts of things until the last minute.…
Arms length review on hold for elections
Posted by Nelson City Council on 17 August 2010
Nelson City Council discussed the future governance of its arms length entities in a confidential session at last week’s Council meeting. Aware of the importance of the matters under consideration, Council felt that it was best to leave any decisions until after the October election. In that way the new incoming Council would be able to consider the issues fully and set its own direction.…
Opera in the Park to stay beside the seaside
Posted by Nelson City Council on 16 August 2010
The success of this year’s Nelson Opera in the Park at Tahunanui has led to both the popular venue and free entry being repeated for 2011. The free tickets are available once again thanks to BioPaints, who are covering the income lost by not charging for entry. Owner Tony Mount says this February's record-breaking turn-out and positive feedback was all they needed to reinforce that it was a popular concept.…
Rocks Road reopens
Posted by Nelson City Council on 13 August 2010
Rocks Rd (SH6) has now reopened to traffic. It had been closed for around two hours as storm surge coincided with high tide. Motorists are still reminded to take extra care while driving today due to ongoing rain and wind.…
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