Church Street chosen for the new library, the New Zealand Cider Festival and a cloudy weekend
Councillors have chosen Church Street as the preferred site for Nelson's combined library, community hub and council offices. The New Zealand Cider Festival is at Founders Heritage Park on Saturday from midday. Pine harvesting starts in Marsden Valley in mid-November, with log trucks through Stoke.
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Nelson council picks Church Street for new library and civic hub
Councillors chose Church Street on Thursday 5 November as the preferred site for Nelson's combined library, community hub and council offices. Staff will now test whether it can be built within a provisional $78.3 million budget.
Read the storyParks & OutdoorsMarsden Valley pine harvest starts mid-November, with log trucks through Stoke
Stand Forestry will start felling pines at the southern end of the council's Marsden forestry block in mid-November. The work is expected to take about six months, with trucks carrying logs through Stoke and Tāhunanui to Port Nelson.
Read the storyAround New Zealand
New Zealand teams take on India in Tauranga in three sports from 13 November
Two Black Caps one-day internationals at Bay Oval, free beach volleyball at Mount Main Beach and free 3x3 basketball at Mercury Baypark are on from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 November.
Read on Explore TaurangaHamiltonHamilton Gardens wins national tourism award after five years of change
Hamilton Gardens has won the ServiceIQ Tourism Excellence Award for small-to-medium businesses, a national tourism award presented at this year's ceremony in Christchurch.
Read on Explore HamiltonTaupōSupercars confirmed for Taupō on 14 to 16 May 2027, with tickets on sale in late November
The ITM Taupō Super 440 will run at Taupō International Motorsport Park from Friday 14 to Sunday 16 May 2027. Tickets go on sale in the week starting Monday 23 November.
Read on Explore TaupōThis weekend
Forecast from Open-Meteo, checked Thursday 1:53pm. This Weekend has the latest forecast from Friday.
AI Sandbox Vibe-athon
NMIT Nelson Campus
Details and ticketsFrom $15Fri 13 Nov · 8pmRich and The Poor Boys at The Boathouse
The Boathouse
Details and ticketsSat 14 Nov · 10:30amCawthron Institute Public Tours
Cawthron Institute
Details and ticketsFrom $40Sat 14 Nov · 12pmThe New Zealand Cider Festival
Founders Heritage Park
Details and ticketsFreeSat 14 Nov · 2pmWhere Conversations speak and Sarees flow
The Nelson Provincial Museum
Details and ticketsFreeSat 14 Nov · 7:30pmThe Velvet Jax band at Club Waimea!
Club Waimea
Details and ticketsEverything on in Nelson this week
Event details from Eventfinda. Times and prices can change, so check with the organiser before you go.
Get outside
Richmond Ranges Te Araroa Route Nelson: One of the Hardest Sections of Te Araroa
An eight-day advanced and expert tramp along the Richmond Range on Te Araroa, from Pelorus Bridge to Tophouse Road, with 15 DOC huts.
Read the guideIsel House Nelson: Historic Home and English-Style Gardens
Find out how Isel House reveals the captivating history of Nelson’s settlers amidst stunning gardens that invite you to explore more.
Read the guideGirlies Hole Nelson: Maitai River Swimming and Walkway
A hidden gem in Nelson, Girlies Hole offers a serene swimming experience—discover why it’s the perfect escape for nature lovers and families alike.
Read the guideYour Nelson
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