All five highschools in Nelson, Stoke and Richmond have come together to present the Nelson Ball Op-Shop!

ArtWorks around Whakatū Nelson is a companion project to ArtWalk and ArtDoors. ArtWorks are original artworks around the city, on walls, electrical boxes, roller doors and other surfaces that might come available, using…

ArtDoors Whakatū/Nelson is an aspirational project that aims to transform around 100 of the city’s doors over a two-year period. This project connects business and property owners with local makers…

With 26 sites, ArtWalk takes you on a journey past artworks by some of Nelson’s most celebrated artists, as well as artworks that have a particular poignancy to Whakatū.

What If…? is about collecting ideas, starting conversations and motivating positive change on how to help make Nelson a more vibrant and liveable city for everyone.

The Wakatū Hotel was one of the first major hotels on the main thoroughfare into the city. Now the land has been returned to the original customary owners of the Nelson Tenths – Wakatū Incorporation – who are working through exciting long-term plans.

Oh, a bicycle! When it was not only how you reached your destination but also what you chose to wear for your two-wheeled outing.

Appo Hocton was the first person of Chinese descent to gain New Zealand citizenship. As carter, builder, roading contractor, then exporter, he was an industrious and respected resident of early Nelson.

Engagement with Nelson Migrant and Former Refugee Communities In early 2025 Shared Communities decorated a wall along Nile St. featuring the word “Thank You” in almost 50 languages. Projects like…

Dean Raybould created these artworks for the Brook Waimārama Sanctuary.

Paying homage to the magical legacy of the Mask Parade.

Tēnā koutou katoa. We hope you give te reo Māori a go!