http://www.stuff.co.nz/nelson-mail/news/8661483/Iconic-Founders-Park-windmill-loses-its-blades
“Musical theatre has new home” : Nelson Mail (Online Article)
"Musical theatre has new home" Nelson Mail report on Nelson Musical Theatures's new home in "old Cathedral Parish buildings" relocated to Founders Heritage Park.
“Iconic Founders Park windmill loses its blades” Nelson Mail (Online Article)
"Iconic Founders Park windmill loses its blades" Nelson Mail reports the Blades have been removed for maintenance.
Heritage At The Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council has a Heritage page on their website.
Interested in the Tasman District? The Heritage page has a brief history of the district and museums listed as well the usual heritage information.
“Editorial: Place for good design post-quake” Nelson Mail (Online Article)
"Editorial: Place for good design post-quake" Nelson Mail Editorial.
The Editorial discusses the aftermath of the Christchurch quakes with reference to Nelson. It cites a study for the Nelson Council by Michael Cullen an Australian Urban Designer.
“Nelson School of Music and Theatre Royal welcome Council ownership” Media Release Nelson City Council
Nelson School of Music and Theatre Royal welcome Council ownership
Posted by Nelson City Council on 5 March 2013
The Nelson School of Music and the Nelson Historic Theatre Trust (Theatre Royal) have confirmed their commitment and welcomed plans for a joint future with the Nelson City Council. (more…)
Heritage Activity Management Plan 2012-22 Nelson City Council
"Heritage Activity Management Plan 2012-22 " adopted by the Nelson City Council on 20 September 2012.
Heritage Activity Management Plan 2012-22 Executive Summary
Heritage Activity Management Plan 2012-22 (Link to PDF download.)
Consultation Has Closed. Public Meeting- R.M.A. “Improving our resource management system: A discussion document” – Nelson Tuesday 26th March
Resource management reform 2013: have your say -details of Consultation Meetings etc.
The Ministry has reposted the Public Meetings times, dates and venues.
Nelson Public Meeting:
Venue: Tahuna Function Centre, 70 Beach Rd Tahunanui
3-5 pm Tuesday 26th March
Hui:
Venue: Tahuna Function Centre, 70 Beach Rd Tahunanui
6-8 pm Tuesday 26th March
Please check Ministry site to confirm meeting details as updates are still being posted.-
http://www.mfe.govt.nz/rma/reform/phase-two/public-meetings.html
"If you would like to attend a meeting or hui you do not need to RSVP." Info Ministry website.
Nelson City City Council and Heritage- Interesting!
Nelson City Council has for Heritage Properties has: Zero fees for resource consents, Rates Remissions for Heritage Maintenance and a Heritage Project Fund. Heritage Property Ownership.
And a nifty easily navigated website for Heritage and History... (more…)
Isel House
Isel House is a Nelson heritage gem. Picturesque Isel House is set in 4 hectares of gardens and woodlands (Isel Park). Easy to find, (on the Main Road in Stoke) and only 12 minutes drive from Nelson’s City centre make it an essential visit.
Highlights
Isel House has 6 rooms open to the public, which have been furnished with original fabrics, furniture, 19th century oil paintings and a high end ceramic collection and displays of Nelson’s history.
Surrounding Gardens: Stroll around the very well maintained gardens and woodlands and enjoy the legendary Nelson fine weather and sunshine!
Hours: 11.0am- 4.00 pm: Tuesday thru to Sunday (October to April)
Outside Hours: Admission by appointment.
Contact: Tel: +643 547 1347or email: isel.house@ncc.govt.nz
Web: mailto:isel.house@ncc.govt.nz
Admission: Donation (and merchandise to purchase).
Volunteers staff Isel House and we ask you to be generous as a reward for their dedication in restoring this gem! (more…)