Nelson Press Releases

Nelson, New Zealand-based logging equipment manufacturer DC Equipment has acquired the renowned Madill brand from B.C.-based Nicholson Group, who have held the brand for the last 12 years.

New Zealand researchers publish a report which finds hunters using lead-based projectiles risk unsafe exposure to toxic lead in their meat.

Ewing Poultry in Nelson is a dedicated team that always pride themselves on giving exceptional service, above and beyond customer’s expectations. Supplying fresh eggs to their customers after the Kaikoura earthquake on 14 November became an immediate priority.

In celebration of International Sauvignon Blanc Day, Friday 6 May 2016, Wine Nelson is planning to surprise and delight locals and tourists alike with local Sauvignon Blanc.

SNAPAFEST seafood festival brings a New Zealand Aussie Rock Extravaganza Concert to Nelson, celebrating Nelson as the Seafood Capital of New Zealand.

A rapidly growing Nelson tech firm has been recognised as the country’s leading personal taxation agent, winning a service excellence award in a nationwide survey. Locally owned mytax.co.nz which employs more than 40 Nelson staff is an IRD approved, online tax agent service which helps Kiwis recover outstanding refunds.

For one of the best restaurants Nelson has to offer, consider the Speights Ale House who provide great Speights beer, spectacular food, and the old fashioned southern hospitality you know and love.

Worldwide statistics show that 96% of Business start ups don’t survive past 10 years. That means only 4% make it. Key contributors to this high failure rate are lack of financial knowledge, lack of marketing knowledge, poor leadership and management skills, insufficient capital to fund growth, inadequate systems to replicate and scale the business and the business owner not working strategically on the business. Leadership Development and Business Growth Consultant Darren Ward from Bizness Unleashed is passionate about helping Business owners build a commercial profitable enterprise that works. In this article Darren shares simple steps on how to go to work on your business.

New Learn to Meditate Audio Classes (CD & MP3) devised and narrated by meditation teacher Rae Roberts.

Wellbeing World Online are a new online store retailing audio Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, Relaxation, Sound Healing, Chi Gung, Music and more to help raise levels of health and vitality.

Expert blind tasting of Nelson Chardonnays unanimously awards trophy to Rimu Grove.

Grand Mercure Monaco Resort named finalist in Hospitality Association of New Zealand Awards.

Grand Mercure Monaco Resort nominated as finalist in four award categories in HM Awards.

First new candidate puts name forward for Nelson City Council elections.

New Zealand “Sailing School of the Year” awarded by RYA to Sail Nelson.

Nelson Mayor Kerry Marshall and Nelson Council Chief Executive Keith Marshall will publish their credit card statements online from now on, for the sake of transparency in the light of recent publicity regarding other Council’s credit card spending.

Nelson’s air quality has shown big improvements this winter compared to the same time last winter. Mayor Kerry Marshall links this to home owners switching to cleaner heating under the Nelson Air Quality Plan.

Kinzett Terrace carpark, in the Nelson region, has been closed to freedom campers.

Didymo has been found in three more Nelson-Tasman rivers this year.

A draft reserve management plan for Rutherford and Trafalgar Parks has opened for consultation from Nelson residents.