Search Results

• Nelson Literary Scientific and Philosophic Institute

  *Nelson's Institute of Culture and Learning* "The finest libraries in the Dominion should be like fresh air and sunlight and education - free to everyone"; said Nelson's mayor, T.A.H....

  Read more about "Nelson Literary Scientific and Philosophic Institute"...
  
  
• Early Mailboats in the Sounds

  In the past, as today, people living in the Sounds required a postal service.  Picton had a mail service from Wellington as early as 1856, the first Postmaster...

  Read more about "Early Mailboats in the Sounds"...
  
  
• Nelson Haven and Trafalgar cycleway

  In pre-European times the Haven and the Maitai River[maitai-valley/] formed a mahinga kai or food gathering destination for Maori. Seasonal camps were occupied to gather nature’s bounty. Charles...

  Read more about "Nelson Haven and Trafalgar cycleway"...
  
  
• Nelson's Riverside Pool

  Nelson's Municipal Pool The opening of Nelson's Municipal Pool in November 19271 by Mayor W.J Moffatt was well attended.  It was a major undertaking for the Council, given the...

  Read more about "Nelson's Riverside Pool"...
  
  
• Tahunanui

  Tahunanui, an area of dynamic landscape, has had a history independent of the Town of Nelson. *The name * Tahunanui Beach was commonly known as ‘The Sands' until a competition...

  Read more about "Tahunanui"...