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All-boys education particularly relevant amid ‘world in crisis’
Nelson College principal says schools need to give boys hope and strong values in chaotic world.

Up for the challenge
The Tasman Mako have their shot at Ranfurly Shield history on Saturday night, and in a potentially historic weekend for rugby in the region Nelson College play for the national title on Sunday.

Nelson, Tasman councils vote to retain Maori wards
The wards have proven their worth, one councillor says: "Let's be honest here whanau, the system we have had for the last 150 years has not worked for Maori".

Motel cleaner stumbles on counterfeiting operation
A man who printed fake $100 and $50 notes has been sentenced to prison.

Nelson College head to national rugby finals
The Nelson College first XV has been a dominant force in South Island schoolboy rugby in recent years, and now take a shot at national glory.

Dog lovers rally to fund lifesaving treatment
Nelson dog owners are ready to give back to a woman who “affects every aspect of dog life” in the area.

Design should come before rules, plan change panel told
A lack of design could lead to poor quality housing, a Nelson City Council panel has been warned.

Nelson Arts Festival weaves together past, present and future
With organisers gearing up to celebrate the 30th year of the festival’s running, a number of artists and authors who have previously appeared will be welcomed back to Whakatu.

Nelson set to trial collecting soft plastics from the kerbside
New Zealand's first trial to collect soft plastic packaging from the kerbside is being rolled out in Nelson.

Nelson’s housing plan under scrutiny
Nelson’s controversial intensification plan could improve housing affordability compared to the status quo, experts have told a hearing panel.

SH6 re-opens after closing due to rockfall and slips
The closure meant there was no direct route between Nelson and Blenheim for most of Monday, with the only detour available via SH63 St Arnaud and the Wairau Valley.

Nelson Golf Club reconfiguration proposal not all it seems
Opinion: The feasibility of Nelson Airport’s proposal to reconfigure the Nelson Golf Club course raises several concern, writes Steve Cross.

The week in pictures
The Nelson and Tasman councils voted to retain a Maori ward, triggering a referendum next year, and ACT leader David Seymour held a disrupted public meeting.

Tears and waiata as Nelson keeps Maori ward
A binding referendum will be held alongside the election on whether to keep the Maori ward seat.

Man smashes windows at liquor store
After being denied service at a Super Liquor, a Nelson man took a hammer to the store.

Man arrested after spate of robberies across Nelson
Police have arrested the 36-year-old after finding stolen property such as vehicles and electronics while executing search warrants.

No judgement, only advice at needle exchange
Niche Nelson will bring its work “out of the shadows” at a stall on International Overdose Awareness Day.

Nelson couple's endowment to local schools
Hanmer Springs School and Amuri Area School at Culverden have each received $600,000 in endowment funds established by Nelson couple John and Irina Wares.

Nelson set to trial collecting soft plastics from the kerbside
Letters are being sent this week to households in more than 140 streets inviting people to register - with collections to start in early October and run for six months.

Intensification plan to improve housing affordability, choice
Nelson’s controversial intensification plan could lower the cost of housing, council experts have told a hearing panel.