The Nelson Region Infrastructure and Resources Network

THE NELSON REGION INFRASTRUCTURE and RESOURCES NETWORK presents a number of key 'go to' organisations and their people who can respond to requests for information about development opportunities and where the 'go to' areas are for ideas and support.

This resource will soon feature a database of capabilities to serve as a planning tool for project leaders working on the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery, and beyond that for developers and new business managers working across the sectors of technology, agriculture, aquaculture, design and creative industries.

Could You Live in Nelson?
'Could you live in Nelson' is a video recorded by Nelson people talking about connectivity, business, health, environment, art and sports and recreation.

Community   Business
Our People Make the Difference

The Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency is working to facilitate smart sustainable economic growth.

The outcome will enhance economic vitality and diversity taking into account the region's cultural and environmental values. In this video we found out how this will be achieved by people power, the human resource of this region.

Could You Live In Nelson?

“The Nelson Tasman business environment is one of expansion diversification and innovation."

"Our region has a broad economy based on the export of goods and horticultural, forestry, seafood, and agricultural sectors. These have kept pace with changing market trends and the drive to add value to create wealth in our region. Tourism is now up there with the big earners as the rest of the world discovers us.

Other emerging industries make the most of new technologies and the growing emphasis on health, wellness and sustainability.”

Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne and Nelson Mayor Aldo Micco

 
Infrastructure

Nelson's four key economic network infrastructures of transport, communications, water and energy are world class.

Strategically situated as it is in New Zealand's aviation Nelson by direct flight is 1hr 15mins to Auckland, 30 mins to Wellington and 40 mins to Christchurch.

The region’s social infrastructure such as hospitals, schools and civic administration underpin this well resourced and enterprising region.

 
The Infrastructure Resource Network
The members listed below represent regional hot desks for development enquiries and services.
Road Transport Association of New Zealand
Area Executive - John Collins
RTANZ represents an industry that is vital to prosperity of the Nelson Marlborough with trucks transporting the majority of freight in and out of the region.
m: 064 274 448 136
Nelson Planning and Building Consents
Duty Building Inspector
Currently the average processing time for the building consent process is 8 business days.
p: 64 3 546 0200
f: 64 3 546 0239
The New Zealand Law Society
Cathy Knight
The New Zealand Law Society has a number of online services which enable members of the public to search for lawyers in private practice who hold current practising certificates.There are over 50 law firms in the Nelson region
p: 546 8535
f: 546 8536
m: 0274 368 406
Tasman Planning and Building Consents
Duty Building And Consents Officer
Currently the average processing time for the building consent process in Tasman is 8 business days.
p: 64 3 543 8400
f: 64 3 543 9424
Nelson Airport Limited
CEO Kaye McNabb
This is New Zealand's fourth busiest commercial airport, serving more than half a million passengers each year. Airport of the year 2008 and 2010.
p: 64 3 547 3199
f: 64 3 547 3194
New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants
Marlborough-Nelson Branch Coordinator - Lea Hart
Services encompass everything from quality assurance, advocacy and regulation, to leadership training, skills workshops, a comprehensive library and ongoing professional support.
p: 548-2055
m: 027 494 5605
Nelson Registered Master Builders for Nelson, Tasman & Golden Bay
President Liz Cadogan
An overview of the region's construction capability starts here.
p: 64 3 544 0050
f: 64 3 548 2016
m: 027 292 6969
Nelson Engineering Cluster
Chairman Peter Dawson
The region's engineers work across a variety of sectors; marine, fishing, agriculture, forestry and aviation with a high degree of specialisation and international recognition.
p: +64 03 544 1967
m: 027 229 9624
Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce
Chief Executive Dot Kettle
The Chamber offers exporters eCert, an online system for certifying your export documentation.
p: 64 3 548 1363
f: 64 3 546 8373
Port Nelson
CEO Martin Byrne
In the last year the port handled over 2.5 million tonnes of cargo.Facilities include maintenance and support.
p: 64 3 548 2099
f: 64 3 546 9015

Nelson Focus Forum 2011

Opening the Nelson Focus Forum Nelson Mayor Aldo Micco said “the region was focused on enhanced economic growth and wanted to attract investment, jobs and families.”
Nelson Focus Forum 2011- Aviation

The Top of the South Aviation Cluster is a key contributor to the economic activity of the region. Its skill base has an international reputation for innovation, maintenance and restoration. Speaking at the Forum for the Aviation Cluster Robyn Reid said the Top of the South is an aviation hub earning export dollars.
The New Economy

In this conversation Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency Chief Executive Bill Findlater talks with Richard Daniell Managing Director of Nelson based Nutrizeal. Based on the Waimea Plains Nutrizeal manufactures natural health products to a worldwide market.
4th Annual Economic Summit 2011

The Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency hosted its 4th annual Economic Summit in August 2011. One of the key note speakers was Dr Ganesh Nana from BERL. Here is his entire address “New Zealand in a Debt W(e)ary World.”
4th Annual Economic Summit

Hon David Carter Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Biosecurity and Acting Minister for Economic Development addressed the Economic Summit on the Government's Growth Agenda in which there is a focus on science, innovation and trade.
4th Annual Economic Summit 2011

Hon Dr Nick Smith MP for Nelson and Minster for the Environment, for Climate Change Issues and ACC was one of the key note speakers at Summit and spoke to the need to focus on new export markets, the importance of trade training and the six key elements for growth.
New Investment Opportunities

Chinese investment in the Nelson region was the topic of conversation in this discussion between Nelson Regional EDA Chief Executive Bill Findlater and York Zhang Chief Executive of Plaxo Ltd
The Big Blue

Could the region derive more opportunity from its maritime industry? That’s the question Nelson Region EDA Chief Executive Bill Findlater seeks an answer too in this conversation with Peter Dawson, director of Dawson and Associates a maritime legal practice based in Nelson and chairman of the Nelson Engineering Cluster.
Blue Skies

At the heart of the region’s aviation cluster is New Zealand's fourth busiest commercial airport, it is home to Air Nelson,which operates and maintains New Zealand’s largest domestic airline. Airport CEO Kaye McNabb talks with Nelson Region Economic Development Agency, Chief Executive, Bill Findlater about existing opportunities and what the future holds.
The Region's Gateway to the World

Port Nelson Limited is the region’s gateway to the world and in this conversation the Chief Executive for Port Nelson, Martin Byrne, talks with Nelson Region EDA Chief Executive, Bill Findlater, about this multimillion dollar business and its ongoing success story.
The Nelson Market

In this Nelson Regional Business Leaders discussion EDA Chief Executive Bill Findlater talks with Christine Cook- Ray White Stoke and Brent Sturm - Ray White Richmond. They discuss the Nelson market since the Christchurch February earthquake and future trends.
Emerging Opportunities

In this Nelson Regional Business Leaders discussion EDA Chief Executive Bill Findlater talks with Russell Cockburn Managing Director gen-i Nelson/ Marlborough about emerging opportunities for his sector and the in-demand skill sets his company is looking for.
The NMIT

In this Nelson Regional Business Leaders discussion EDA Chief Executive Bill Findlater talks with Nelson Marlborough Institute Chief Executive Tony Gray about his organisation's response to the Christchurch earthquake and the broader opportunities ahead for the NMIT.