Nelson Tasman Settlement Support

A Partnership between Department of Labour and Nelson City Council

Festivals and events

Nelson Arts Festival

Each spring Nelson welcomes the season with twelve days of theatre, dance, music, cabaret, comedy, talks and community events, based in the leafy streets and historic venues of Founders Heritage Park. www.nelsonartsfestival.co.nz

Summer Festival

The Christmas season blends into Summer in Nelson and for three months Nelson and Tasman bring you the best of what's on offer from the Santa Parade to outdoor movies, from Biopaints Opera in the Park to the Collingwood Street Trolley Derby.