Our Nelson Issue 174 – 19 July 2023

The feels on the bus 
There’s few people better informed about Nelson’s new eBus service than local enthusiast Ryan Turner-Maxwell. 
But Ryan has more strings to his bow than public transport, as he explains to Our Nelson during an early ride on a new eBus from Nelson City Centre, to Stoke, via Rocks Road. 
“I’ve played basketball at the Special Olympics 
New Zealand tournament in Hamilton, work nights at Countdown, run the Nelson Tasman Trucking page and my own YouTube channel and do courses at NMIT,” he says. 
Equipped with his digital camera and mobile phone, Ryan joined the Our Nelson team to make a video about the new eBus service. 
As a 19 year old, a single bus fare within one zone will cost $1 for Ryan. From August 1, he will be able to go as far as Motueka for as little as $3. 
“Out of the new routes to places like Wakefield, Brightwater, Motueka and Māpua, I’m looking forward to getting out to Motueka. Just take the bus there and go for a walk somewhere I haven’t been able to go on my own before.” 
Our Route 2 journey to Stoke via Bishopdale sets off at 10.30am at the temporary bus stop on Haven Road. The bus is currently leaving from here while the SBL site at Bridge Street is upgraded. Once complete, there will be room for five buses to pull up rather than two, a vital change for the new more regular service to work effectively. The SBL office is being converted into a new waiting room, a bright safe place for people to wait for the bus with more indoor seating and CCTV. 
Three bus facts from Ryan: 
"The bus uses a lithium iron phosphate battery. I know some people have been worried about bus fires, but this sort of battery is more stable than other EV batteries." 
“The buses can go 400km before they need charging, which happens overnight at the new Richmond depot." 
“The buses are emission free, which will help with 
climate change." 
As we leave the City Centre, the first thing we notice, after tapping our Bee Cards to make sure we get the cheapest fare, is how smooth and quiet the ride is. When parked or travelling at low speeds the new eBus makes a similar amount of noise to a modern SUV, but there’s no doubt that the experience inside the bus is quieter and less bumpy. 
"It’s certainly quieter inside than the Scania bus,” says Ryan. 
We arrive in Stoke at 10.45am and walk down to the Stoke Youth Park. This is close to where the new Stoke Interchange will be placed. Allowing people on Routes 1 and 2 or the OnDemand service to change buses. Armed with a basketball, we go to shoot some hoops and grab a coffee at the Youth Park. 
Stoke is possibly facing the biggest changes across the network from August 1, and the new interchange is central to this. The Route 2 bus will head left at Putaitai Street so it can serve the huge residential catchment and schools near Nayland Road, before heading to Tāhunanui and Nelson City Centre. 
Loop bus users will benefit from a new OnDemand service (more details on page 3), which covers a much wider area than the current service and be ordered via app or by calling Council’s customer service on 03 546 0200. 
After Ryan completely takes Our Nelson apart at the hoop, we make our way back to Nelson via Route 2. 
After making its way through Stoke, the bus eventually hits Rocks Road and we are greeted with a panoramic view of Tāhunanui Beach and Tasman Bay. 
"You can't really beat this view from the bus," says Ryan. "This is now the most peaceful bus journey in Nelson."

eBus FAQs
What does ‘Express bus’ mean?
Buses on Routes 5 and 6 travel to Richmond before carrying on to Nelson, via the hospital. Instead of stopping at all the bus stops between Richmond and Nelson, they will only stop at the hospital interchange and the city centre hub interchange. In addition, Routes 5 and 6 can take Whakatu Drive instead of Main Road Stoke. This means that passengers in Richmond will be able to take the faster express bus to Nelson City Centre or the hospital and vice versa.
Are the buses the same size as the 
current fleet?
The larger buses currently running on Routes 1 and 2 are 13.5m long. The new electric buses are 12.5m long and will run alongside the remaining diesel buses on Routes 1 to 6. There is also a smaller Mercedes Sprinter. These are 7m long and will be used for the new Stoke on Demand service. 
What route services the airport? 
Route 4 goes from The Brook, through the Nelson city centre interchange, into Tāhunanui and through to the airport. If you’re traveling from Tasman, you can change your bus to Route 2 that goes to Tāhunanui, then change to Route 4. Or travel to the Nelson CBD interchange and change onto Route 4.
How do I pay for my travel?
We accept cash for your journey. However, users with a Bee Card pay a lower fare compared to those paying with cash. Concessions such as a SuperGold Card or Community Services Card can be added to your Bee Card either online or in person at our customer service centre on Trafalgar Street. You can get a Bee Card from Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council customer service centres. You can also find them at public libraries in Nelson, Tāhunanui, Stoke, Richmond and Motueka, the Four Squares in Wakefield, Māpua and Brightwater, or you can order one online at beecard.co.nz. 
Are all the buses electric? 
Eighty percent of the fleet of buses that service our key routes (Routes 1 – 6) will be electric buses. The back-up buses that cater for servicing and overflow are not electric, so there will be some low-emission diesel buses operating on the network at times. The bus servicing the Stoke OnDemand route will be low emission diesel. 

eBus battery is cobalt-free and low fire risk 
Nelson Tasman’s new electric buses come equipped with a different sort of battery to what you might usually find in an electric vehicle.
The Foton 12m Electric City Bus, 
17 of which will have arrived in Nelson ahead of the August 1 launch date, uses a Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery as opposed to the Nickel Magnesium Cobalt (NMC) batteries used in many electric vehicles. 
Nelson City Council Group Manager Infrastructure Alec Louverdis says that LFP batteries are safer and more sustainable than NMC batteries. 
“LFP batteries are more in tune with the needs of our new bus network in almost every way when compared to an NMC. LFP batteries are a much more stable chemical structure than NMC batteries, and are therefore even less likely to catch fire.
“The LFP battery also has a longer life cycle, is better value, and as it doesn’t use nickel, magnesium or cobalt is more environmentally sustainable.” 
The LFP batteries that will come with our buses are expected to last for more than 10 years, but once they reach that point it won’t be the end of their journey. 
“The buses could be used on a shorter run or alternatively the old batteries can be reused at the Richmond bus depot to store energy from renewable sources to charge buses or supply power to the depot,” says Louverdis. 
“Giving the batteries a second life goes further to reducing the impact our buses have on the environment. We’re really excited to get the new buses on the road, so Nelsonians can see just how good their new service will be.” 
For more information about Nelson Tasman’s new bus service visit: shape.nelson.govt.nz/ebus

eBus OnDemand app soon available
Stoke’s OnDemand bus service kicks off on August 1 and passengers can soon download the app that will be used to request a bus using their mobile phones so they are ready to go on launch day.
To find the app on the Apple or Google Play app store search: ‘ebus ondemand’. When you download the app you will be able to set up an account, but you wont be able to request a bus until August 1.
People who do not have access to a mobile phone will be able to order a bus by calling Nelson City Council Customer Service team on 03 546 0200.
Here’s how the service works:
Passengers request a bus using the app or by calling the number above.
The service runs Monday to Friday, 9am – 3pm
The app will show you how far away your bus is and when and where to meet it.
Meeting places are dotted throughout Stoke so you should never be more than a short walk from where you meet the bus.
Passengers who have ordered a bus by calling Council will be told when and where to meet the bus and have a text message sent to their phone when it is about to arrive.
Try to be on time – the bus can only wait for a couple of minutes.
Pay for the bus using Bee Card or cash as usual.
Remember, this is a bus ride sharing service and the bus doesn't travel on a set route. It will take the most efficient route to your destination based on the destinations of other passengers and yourself.
Group Manager Infrastructure Alec Louverdis says the new service may take a little getting used to, but is a significant upgrade on the Loop service.
“The loop service went to quite a limited number of places, whereas eBus OnDemand can take people as far afield as Marsden Valley Road and Monaco. Having a better idea of when your bus is due to arrive will also mean much less waiting around.
 “Our transport team are visiting retirement homes, community groups and the library to give people a chance to see how the service works before or close to launch day. We know there will be a learning curve for some people, but we’re confident that in time it will become second nature.”
Liftango APAC Delivery Manager Steven Jones says: 
“We are excited to work with Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council to provide a safe and more convenient transport option. We know the OnDemand service will help unlock all the good that comes from shared transport for the Stoke community.”
Three new parking spaces, minus one storage shed equals an improved user experience  
Work is continuing to transform the old SBL bus interchange on Bridge Street and is on track to finish at the end of July.  
There’s three parts to this project. A small building on the site was deconstructed, the SBL office is being transformed into a passenger waiting area, and the bus parking area is being expanded. 
The current layout of the bus parking area only has room for passengers to safely get on and off two buses at a time. The improved eBus service means more buses on more routes. The new angled layout will allow four buses to park at any one time. 
We’re also improving the user experience by turning the office space into a passenger waiting area, that will include more seating and have CCTV. 
The site, which Nelson City Council purchased from SBL, will remain as the Nelson City Centre interchange until the completion of the Millers Acre interchange in 2025. 
SBL are building their new offices alongside their new depot in Richmond. This is where the buses will begin and end their day, recharging overnight.

Don’t forget to tag off!
The cheapest fares on the new eBus service come with a Bee Card, but you must tag on AND off the bus for the system to work.
Tagging on and off lets us know where and when you got on and off the bus, allowing our system to automatically calculate the correct fare, including any concessions you have added to the card. 
If a passenger fails to tag off, we have no way of knowing how far that person has travelled, and no way of recording the correct fare. We also use anonymized travel data to assess the performance of our network and to work out where we can make changes and improvements.
If you forget to tag off you will be charged more than the cost of your journey. 
1 Zone: $4 
($3 with concessions)
2 Zone: $5 
($4 with concessions)
3 Zone: $7 
($5 with concessions)
We are unable to refund the difference or retroactively tag you off the bus, so please make sure to remember!
For more information about Bee Card visit: nelson.govt.nz/services/transport/nbus/beecard-faqs

Additional funds for Elma Turner Library granted 
The full reopening of Elma Turner Library is on track to take place in February 2024 after elected members unanimously approved an additional $940,000 to complete the library's seismic strengthening work. 
Elma Turner Library was closed in June 2022 after it was discovered heavy ceiling tiles throughout the building posed an earthquake risk and the ceiling grid itself was in some parts of the building under 34% NBS (New Building Standard), meaning the building was earthquake prone. 
As work on the ceiling tiles progressed, buckling and splits in four trusses was found in the building built as an extension in 1985, likely caused by a combination of structural changes to the building and “loading events”, caused by earthquakes, strong winds and heavy rain. 
The additional damage has pushed out the full reopening of the library by seven months. Once all the work is complete, the library will meet 67% NBS for the ceilings, and 34% NBS for the structure, giving the building a further 5 to 10 years of life. 
Although work continues in the South side of the building, a partial reopening, including the main entrance and another large section of library floorspace, will take place on 26 July. This will mean that 70% of the total public area of the library will be returned to public use and represents a doubling of the area currently available to the public.
Tindall Foundation make generous donation 
Nelson City Council’s Recovery Navigators have received $10,000 in Countdown vouchers from The Tindall Foundation to go to people affected by the extreme weather event in August 2022. 
“We are immensely grateful for the generous donation of $10,000 in supermarket vouchers from The Tindall Foundation,” says Navigator Coordinator Katie Sellars. “Our aim is to provide a little extra support to those who are facing the greatest challenges and are in more urgent need of assistance during this time. We’ve selected the recipients from a group of families and individuals who continue to be significantly impacted by the ongoing effects of the weather event.” 
The vouchers were presented to the Navigators by the Top of the South Community Foundation, acting in an advisory role for The Tindall Foundation, which donated the funding used to buy the vouchers.
Top of the South Community Foundation Chair Dave Ashcroft says The Tindall Foundation donated $10,000 each to the Marlborough and Nelson regions to support relief from the storm in August 2022.
“At the time, funders in Nelson agreed emergency funding could be distributed quickly but there could also be a ‘long wellbeing tail’ from flood impacts. What would happen after emergency funding was exhausted,” Ashcroft says.
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says the generous donation of supermarket vouchers from The Tindall Foundation is well timed and targeted.
“Most of Nelson has moved on from last August’s devastating storm but there are still many displaced from their homes or with large repair bills who are facing hardship and need ongoing support.”

Elma Turner Library expansion celebration 
Wednesday 26 July, from 10am 
Join us as we open the doors and invite you to enjoy a much larger library space, with more study areas, more computers, and much more of the collection for you to peruse. We are delighted to re-open more of the Elma Turner Library for you to enjoy and would love for you to join us for a hot drink and chat as you explore the expanded space.
Our librarians will be serving tea, coffee and milo throughout the morning and offering you the chance to win prizes as you browse the extra space with an all-ages scavenger hunt taking place throughout the week. To welcome back our tamariki, we are joined by Kath Bee and her ukulele for songs, stories and bubbles at our regular Small Times session at 10.30am.
We can’t wait to open the doors and welcome you into the expanded library.

Mayors Message
The publication of the Government’s Future for Local Government review last month has triggered fresh discussion on whether we should merge the Nelson and Tasman Councils.
The report proposes the biggest shakeup of Councils in more than 30 years. It suggests reducing the number of Councils across New Zealand from the current 78 to 15. This aligns with the new regional plans proposed under the overhaul of the Resource Management Act, meaning a single Nelson-Tasman Council.
I do not support the Government’s Three Waters policy (now rebranded as Affordable Water) but reform in how we manage water infrastructure will occur in some form. I am much more supportive of the Government reducing the number and complexity of resource management plans. These changes will have a huge effect on the Nelson and Tasman Councils and make further reform, such as a merger, inevitable.  
The main reason I favour change is that the Tasman and Nelson economies and communities are so integrated. We could do much better in areas such as transport, planning, economic development, climate change, arts, sports and tourism with a single Council. There are many areas where our Nelson and Tasman Councils do work together pragmatically such as Civil Defence, Saxton Field, waste and sewage management but it is cumbersome and inefficient.
I also dislike the way New Zealand
is becoming increasingly divided between town and country when we are so dependent on each other. I love the combination of Tasman’s productive sectors and natural treasures with Nelson’s supporting infrastructure, science and creative sectors.
A current issue confronting both Councils requires we talk. Nelson’s Civic House is overdue for major refurbishment and Tasman, too, needs to make changes to its Richmond headquarters. We need a clear picture of the future of local government to invest wisely.
I was encouraged that Acting Tasman Mayor Stuart Bryant said amalgamation should be considered and that a merged Council could bring about efficiencies from less duplication. He also acknowledged there would be challenges and that it should only proceed with residents’ support. I share this view. 
This conversation should not be led from Wellington. Nor should the focus be on what would work best for elected members or Council staff. The real question is what is the right form of local government to serve the people of this region. I believe we would be better and stronger together.
Pest Patrol
An unwelcome Australian visitor 
Queensland Poplar (Homalanthus populifolius) is a small tree from Australia with attractive heart-shaped foliage, that has made itself very much at home here, despite the colder climate. 
This pest is likely to be found in urban gardens. It’s a “sustained control” pest in the Regional Pest Management Plan which means it requires removal. Council’s biosecurity team is working to reduce the impacts of this pest and slow its spread in the region.
Queensland poplar grow rapidly up to about 5m tall and are prolific producers of seed which is readily dispersed by birds. The plants can form dense stands in the open but are also shade tolerant which means it can invade and dominate the subcanopy of forested areas.
The purple-green coloured leaf is distinctive, and pale flower spikes rise above the leaves in spring and small clusters of hard round fruit hang below the leaves. To be sure of identification, the fruit has two lobes and a little set of ‘antennae’ on the bottom.
This tree has self-dispersed through parts of central Nelson and The Wood, regularly turning up in residential gardens. There are a few trees known out towards Atawhai and Dodson Valley, but it may be established elsewhere. It is fairly easy to spot while it is in urban areas, and our biosecurity team is keen to get on top of it before it spreads into natural areas where it would be much more difficult to locate and control.
Please remove any Queensland poplar you have on your property and report the locations to help us track down others nearby. Applying a herbicide gel to the freshly cut stump will prevent regrowth.
If you think you have seen this plant in your neighbourhood, please call the Council office on 03 546 0200, or drop an email to biosecurity@ncc.govt.nz and an officer will call you back. Snapping some pictures of the plant in question is often a great help.

No yellow bin recycling for two weeks from 7 – 18 August 2023 
The Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) that processes plastics, tin/aluminium and cardboard for the region is temporarily closing for essential heavy maintenance work to its recycling processing machinery and will be shut for two weeks. 
Residents are asked to please hold their yellow bins for the fortnight 
7 – 18 August. 
This means one collection will be paused for every Nelson household. 
"Week 2” residents please put out your yellow wheelie bins next week (24 July – 28 July) and then hold for two weeks. Your yellow bin will be picked up again as usual from the week beginning 21 August. 
“Week 1” residents please put out your yellow wheelie bins on the week of the 31 July – 4 August and then hold for two weeks. Your yellow bin will be picked up again as usual from the week beginning 28 August. 
Note: this shutdown will NOT affect glass recycling – blue crates can go out as usual. 
The 2023/2024 recycling calendar can be viewed and downloaded at 
nelson.govt.nz/recycling-calendar 
Prefer to get an app alert that reminds you to put the recycling out? Download the Antenno app free from the app stores, enter your home suburb and receive fortnightly alerts the night before recycling day. The app also allows you to stay up to date with other important Nelson City Council information—road closures, water shutdowns, holiday hours and calls for submissions on Council projects.

Councillor’s Comment
Council is progressing the exciting masterplan for the Nelson Marina with the appointment this month of the board for the new management company.
Nelson’s connection with the sea sets us apart from other cities. We are the largest fishing port in New Zealand. The Cawthron Institute does some of the smartest marine science. We are the centre of New Zealand’s growing aquaculture industry. Our name of Nelson comes from one of the greatest naval commanders in history, Admiral Horatio Nelson. Our beaches such as Tāhunanui and Kaiteriteri are regularly rated as the best in the country. We need to capitalise on these ocean links and I was pleased new Mayor Nick Smith asked me to lead the Marina and Tāhunanui Sports Facilities Taskforce, advancing this work.
I was involved with the previous Council’s good work on the Nelson Marina Masterplan. It foresees expanding our marina to enable us to host more boats and a new travel lift to enable a larger range of boats to be repaired and serviced in Nelson. It also involves the development of a new sea sports facility for the Nelson Rowing Club, the Iron Duke Sea Scouts, the TS Talisman Sea Cadets, the Nelson Canoe Club, the Nelson Surfski Club, the Maitahi Outrigger Canoe Club, Te Tai O Aorere Tasman Bay Outrigger Canoe Club, and the Whakatū Marae Waka Ama Club as well as providing a potential home for Te Tauihu iwi’s valued waka. 
Council believes the best way to deliver on the masterplan is with a new Marina Management company and specialist board. We have appointed Paul Steere as Chair. Paul has an extensive background in the marine sector as the Chief Executive of King Salmon and with community organisations such as Red Cross. He recently did an outstanding job in chairing the Nelson Airport company and the development of the new passenger terminal. The new marina board includes a director to be appointed by local iwi as well as those with skills in resource management, marina management and development.
I am pleased to be helping advance this work. Council made progress earlier this year in gaining port of entry accreditation for visiting international vessels. Setting up the new management council-controlled organisation is the next step. The benefits for Nelson are in economic development, improving the recreational facilities for many forms of sea sports and in enhancing Nelson’s brand as a marine centre of excellence.
Councillor Tim Skinner

Have your say on freshwater management
Nelson City Council is developing material to replace the freshwater content of the Nelson Resource Management Plan in response to the government’s new Essential Freshwater regulations and we want your feedback. 
The regulations are aimed at restoring 
and protecting the health of waterways in 
New Zealand.
Some big decisions about the future of freshwater in the region are called for and we are asking for people’s thoughts to help shape future plans.
Five freshwater management units (FMUs) are being proposed for Nelson – Whangamoa, Wakapuaka, Maitai, Roding and Stoke.
Within each FMU, Council must set time-specific freshwater goals aligned with community and tangata whenua aspirations to help achieve better environmental outcomes, while we plan and prepare for the future.
Go to shape.nelson.govt.nz/nelson-freshwater-hub 
for more information and to have your say on what’s important to you. You can give your feedback on the draft FMU values and the long-term visions for freshwater in Nelson Whakatū. 
Your feedback is vital to ensure that the way freshwater is managed reflects what is important to people in the area. Feedback can be provided until 25 August 2023.

Public notice: Brook Valley Holiday Park 
Application for Lease and Management Agreement 
Nelson City Council (Council) is calling for applications to lease the Brook Valley Holiday Park at Brook Reserve (Lease). The successful applicant will also enter into a Management Agreement with the Council for the management and operation of the Campground.  
The Holiday Park is located on Local Purpose (outdoor leisure, camping, conservation and education) Reserve and the Lease is to be granted in accordance with section 61(2) of the Reserves Act and section 7(1)(h) of the Public Bodies Leases Act 1969. 
Applicants will need to complete the Public Application Lease and Management Agreement Form which is available at shape.nelson.govt.nz or by contacting Council's Customer Service Centre at 
03 546 0200 or enquiry@ncc.govt.nz
Term 
The Lease and Management Agreement will be for an initial term of five years with three rights of renewal of five years each. 
Rent and Management Fee 
The rent for the premises will be $1 plus GST (if any) per annum. 
The successful applicant will be paid an annual Management Fee by the Council as the Council’s contribution to funding the maintenance and operation of the Holiday Park. 
Improvements 
Existing improvements located at the Holiday Park will remain in the ownership of the Council and be subject to the Lease and Management Agreement. 
Other Requirements 
Copies of the Lease and Management Agreement are available at shape.nelson.govt.nz or by contacting Council's Customer Service Centre at 
03 546 0200 or enquiry@ncc.govt.nz
The Lease will be subject to relevant provisions of the Reserves Act 1977 and the Public Bodies Leases Act 1969. 
Evaluation 
Applications must be submitted by completing the Public Application Lease and Management Agreement Form. 
All applications will be evaluated under section 17 
of the Public Bodies Leases Act 1969, including having regard to the purpose for which the Reserve is held as well as the suitability of the applicant to develop and manage the Holiday Park operation. 
The Council’s decision will be final. More information can be found in the Public Application Lease and Management Agreement Form.  
The Council is not obliged to accept any application and may withdraw the request for applications at any time. 
Closing of Applications 
Applications must be submitted no later than 5pm on Wednesday 13 September 2023. 
Applications may be submitted electronically through the Shape Nelson page, by email to Council's Customer Service Centre (enquiry@ncc.govt.nz) or in writing to Nelson City Council, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson 7010. 

Meetings
The following meetings of the 
Nelson City Council have been scheduled. 
Chief Executive Employment Committee – Mayor's Office, Floor 2B, Civic House, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson
9am	20 Jul
Civil Defence Emergency Management Group – Emergency Operations Centre, 28 Oxford Street, Richmond
1.30pm	25 Jul
Saxton Field Committee – Boardroom, Sports House, 142 Saxton Road East, Saxton Field Complex, Nelson
9.30am	8 Aug
Council meeting
9am	10 Aug
Joint Nelson Tasman Regional Transport Committee – Tasman District Council Chamber, 189 Queen Street, Richmond
1pm	11 Aug
Council meeting – to deliberate on submissions to Traffic and Parking Bylaw
9am	17 Aug
Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill Business Unit
10.30am	18 Aug
Joint Shareholders Committee – Tasman District Council Chamber, 189 Queen Street, Richmond
9.30am	22 Aug
Regional Pest Management Joint Committee – Tasman District Council Chamber, 189 Queen Street, Richmond
1.30pm	22 Aug
Cancelled Meeting
Hearing Panel, previously advertised to take place on 21 July 2023 at 9am, has been cancelled due to insufficient business.

Conewatch: Ongoing
Project name	Likely end date	Location	Benefit	
Collingwood Street Sewer Renewal 	July 2023 	The Wood, Manuka Street – Bronte Street 	Improving the sewer network 	
Devenish Place Recovery Project 	July 2023 	Devenish Place 	Reconstruction of road and underground services following August 2022 weather event 	
NRSBU Rising Main Duplication 
Section 5–7 	July 2023 	Railway Reserve cycleway – Elms Street–Kotua Place	Improve network capacity and resilience 	
Songer Street / Railway Reserve Crossing 	July 2023 	Songer Street and Railway Reserve 	Improved pedestrian and cyclist safety 	
Wastney Terrace Stormwater Upgrade 	July 2023 	Atawhai Crescent (Corder Pond) via private property to Wastney Terrace and up to Sunnybank Rise 	Improve stormwater network capacity and reduce flooding risk 	
Bridge Street Bus Interchange 	1 August 2023 	City centre – Bridge Street bus stop 	Upgraded bus stop for new eBuses – transitional 	
Bayview Road Pedestrian Refuge	August 2023	Bayview Road at the intersection of SH6 	Installing new pedestrian refuge 	
Hampden Street Permanent Closure 	August 2023 	Hampden Street at the intersection of 
Waimea Road 	Reconstruction of the intersection to create the permanent closure 	
Port Hills Traffic Calming 	August 2023 	Tosswill Road, Stansell Ave and Chamberlain Street	Installation of speed humps 	
Wastney Terrace Cul de Sac 	August 2023 	Wastney Terrace (south end) 	Improve the roading network 	
Wolfe Street Sewer Renewal 	August 2023 	Montcalm Street and Wolfe Street 	Wastewater pipe upgrade 	
Awatea Place Wastewater Pump Station 	September 2023 	Awatea Place and Parkers Road 	Improve wastewater network capacity and protect environment from overflows 	
St Vincent Street Stormwater  	November 2023  	Intersection of St Vincent Street and 
Hastings Street  	Improve stormwater network and reduce 
flooding risk  	
Saxton Creek Upgrade Stage 4 	November/December 2023 	Main Road Stoke 	Flood mitigation 	
Domett Street Upgrade 	December 2023 	Reconstruction of Domett Street and widening of the footpath by the Maitai River between Bridge Street and Nile Street 	Improved footpath and cycling facilities 	

IT's on... at a Council venue near you
Saxton Field
Gladstone Cup & Pope Shield Sr Women’s Hockey Tournament – Saturday 29 July – Sunday 30 July, 8am
Tasman Secondary School Sports Council Hockey Tournament – Thursday 3 August – Friday 4 August, 8am
Saxton Stadium
After School Table Tennis Juniors – Mondays and Fridays during term time, 3:30pm – 5pm
Trafalgar Centre
South Island Show Offs Cheerleading Championships 2023 – Sunday 23 July, 
9am – 5pm
Fashion For a Cure – Thursday 3 August, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Trafalgar Park
Tasman Mako vs Otago (FPC) – 
Saturday 22 July, 7:05pm
Tasman Mako vs North Harbour (FPC) – Saturday 29 July, 12:05pm
Tasman Mako vs Otago (NPC) – 
Friday 4 August, 5:35pm
Founders Heritage Park
Hours: 10am – 4:30pm Daily
Melrose House
Hours: Monday: 9am – 3pm, 
Tuesday to Sunday: 9am – 4pm
Isel House and Park
Hours: Now closed for the season. 
Opens again in October.
Brunch in the Park – every Saturday until 
23 September, 9am – 1pm
Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows 
Community Centre
My Time, My Life – Saturday 29 July, 
11am – 3pm
An Adventure in Art: A Collaborative Exhibition – Sunday 6 August – Sunday 
20 August, 9am – 5pm
Art Group Nelson Winter Exhibition Sale: Saturday 12 August and Sunday 13 August, 10am – 4pm
Nelson Public Libraries:
Elma Turner Library – Open as the 
Pop-up Library 
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 
Friday: 9:30am – 6pm
Wednesday: 10am – 6pm
Saturday: 10am – 4pm
Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
Library Knitters – every Thursday, 
10am – 12pm
Library Expansion – Wednesday 26 July, 10am
Small Times with Kath Bee – Wednesday 
26 July, 10:30am
Community Corner with Employable – Thursday 27 July, 10am – 12pm
Community Corner: Telehealth – Friday 
28 July, 10am – 12pm
Live Music Series: Jola Burns – Sunday 30 July, 2pm
Research Room Treasures – Tuesday 
1 August, 11am – 12pm
Research Your Family History Online – Thursday 3 and Thursday 12 August, 
11am – 12pm
Bushline by Robbie Burton – Sunday 
6 August, 2pm – 3:30pm
Community Law and You ‘Neighbourly Issues’ – Monday 7 August, 12:30pm
Research Room Treasures – Tuesday 
8 August, 2pm – 3pm
Pop-up Pukapuka – Wednesday 9 August, 5:45pm – 6:30pm
Sunday Craft Club – Bookcraft – Sunday 
13 August, 1pm
Nightingale Library Memorial 
Hours: Monday – Friday: 12pm – 4pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 1pm – 4pm
Community Law and You ‘Residential Tenancies Act’ – Monday 24 July, 12pm
Stoke Library
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 
Friday: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Wednesday: 10:00am – 5:30pm
Saturday: 10am – 1pm
Sunday: Closed
Museums and Galleries:
Broadgreen House and Samuels 
Rose Gardens
Winter hours: 12pm – 3pm Daily
Langbein Time – 12pm – 3pm Daily
Flower Wreath Workshop – Saturday 
29 July, 10am – 11:30am
Weave Your Own Washcloths and Dishcloths Workshop – Sunday 30 July, 10am – 4pm
Twill Felt Flower Workshop – Sunday 
6 August, 10am – 4pm
The Suter Art Gallery & Theatre
Hours: 9:30am – 4:30pm Daily
Exhibition: Night Life – Saturday 22 April – Sunday 8 October, 9:30am – 4:30pm
Refinery ArtSpace 
Hours: Monday – Friday from 10am – 5pm, Saturday from 10am – 2pm
Nelson Provincial Museum 
Hours: Weekdays from 10am – 5pm, Weekends & Public Holidays from 
10am – 4:30pm