Nelson Weekly

The five-member ensemble from Nelson College and Nelson College for Girls was one of the top brass at mid-June’s Ara JazzQuest, a prestigious Christchurch competition for Aotearoa’s secondary school rising jazz talent.

Nelson jazz combo wins JazzQuest gold Nelson jazz combo wins JazzQuest gold

The latest Housing Register data shows 294 Nelson households were waiting for a social home in March this year, up from 261 at the same time last year – an increase of 33 households, or 12.6 percent. Almost two-thirds of those applicants, 189 households, were waiting for a one-bedroom home.

Nelson one-bedroom housing demand outpaces supply Nelson one-bedroom housing demand outpaces supply

At just 18, Tia Nacagilevu has been selected for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games and she is a real medal prospect.

Nelson teen earns Games weightlifting call-up Nelson teen earns Games weightlifting call-up

Local hospitality venues who really know their onions when it comes to a ubiquitous menu item have fired up their competition grills for the second year.

Nelson Tasman burger competition in full sizzle Nelson Tasman burger competition in full sizzle