The region changed several local cat rules last year – including the need to microchip, desex, and register new cats on the New Zealand Companion Animal Register.
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December 10, 2025
1:32
Stafford Drive is no longer a one-way road after a slip came down on the scenic route three years ago.
December 8, 2025
Two buildings will be bowled on Nelson's waterfront after a council deal with the port progresses plans to revitalise the area.
November 18, 2025
Just a few weeks into a major infrastructure upgrade in central Nelson, local businesses were responding to the disruptions differently.
November 12, 2025
Returning mayor Nick Smith said recent closures and restructurings at large employers across the region had created the "toughest period in decades" for the local economy.
October 31, 2025
1:33
Nelson City Council's new forest manager is eager to contribute to the city's transition away from clear-fell commercial forestry.
October 28, 2025
There will be just three newcomers to the Nelson City Council as all the incumbents, including Smith, have retained their seats.
October 13, 2025
The new owner of a rural Tasman property is currently clearing up more than 13,000kg/L of hazardous waste left on the site by the previous owner.
September 10, 2025
1:30
Andrew Maxwell Clark has a checkered past but is running for mayor at both ends of the South Island.
2:27
Rubber chickens, water pistols, a golden cyclist, and a cover of “What’s Up?” by 4 Non Blondes – Nelson's ‘Not Your Normal Candidates’ Meeting’ lived up to its name once again.
September 6, 2025
Once all the speed limit changes have been implemented, 149 roads will have reductions that affect 262km of road.
September 2, 2025
"They are a definite hazard for us," Blind Low Vision NZ member Rodger Curry said.
August 26, 2025
Residents taking firewood from piles of woody debris pulled from Tasman's rivers are welcome to do so, but they should be careful.
August 25, 2025
Coffee on Queen owner Matt Redwood says the flag on the edge of the footpath brings in an estimated $200–300 a day.
August 19, 2025
Richard Osmaston is running for mayor in five districts, but that's one less district than when he stood in 2022.
August 18, 2025
Phase one of Tasman’s speed limit reductions have now been implemented with high-risk rural roads dropping from 100km/h.
August 13, 2025
Polynesian ocean-voyaging canoes are incredibly rare, with the Anaweka waka being only the second one known to have survived into the modern day.
July 29, 2025
The region is in recovery mode after heavy downpours, leaving NZTA with three sites that need repair on SH60 over the Tākaka Hill.
July 28, 2025
1:34
A homeless advocate says the city needs a night shelter to get people of the street and limit anti-social behaviour — but the council has taken another approach
July 23, 2025
The popular Kaiteriteri Beach has had its water quality downgraded to “poor” after exceeding faecal bacteria standards too many times.
July 21, 2025
Flood-hit Tasman residents are frustrated with delays in getting telecommunications services back up and running.
July 3, 2025
Owen Haring says he was blindsided to find out that Tasman District Council requires a resource consent to keep three or more dogs on an urban property.
July 2, 2025
1:36
Nelson's last four schools without variable speed limits will have them implemented during the school holidays.
June 25, 2025
1:29
The life-size bronze statue of the disgraced US president has bemused residents of Wakefield for more than a decade.
June 24, 2025
Are you more likely to obey a speed limit sign or a yellow advisory sign?
June 18, 2025
