Nelson City Council Long Term Plan 2012/22 – open for submissions

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Are you passionate about Nelson?  Then make sure you read Nelson City Council’s Long Term Plan 2012/22 and have your say.  The LTP defines the work Council plans to do in our incredible city over the next 10 years – and your input is welcome!

If you want to find out more, there’s a couple of informal meetings in Nelson city this week:

  • Nelson Provincial Museum, Trafalgar Street
 Thursday 26th April,12pm – 2pm
  • Cup of tea with the Mayor
    Nelson City Council Customer Service Centre, Civic House, Trafalgar Street
 Friday 27th April,12pm – 2pm

There are so many important issues to discuss and decisions to make. A ten-year plan presents many opportunities and trade-offs. Council aims to be responsible to our long term vision and do everything with an eye to keeping our rates affordable and sustainable.

The Long Term Plan 2012/22 is now open for consultation.  Submissions must be received at Council no later than 4.30pm, Wednesday 16 May.

Don’t forget – The Deep End this Friday!

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Don’t forget to book! This Friday night, dinner & show package with Mac’s Vic Brew Bar and the Theatre Royal, just $38 p.p. (plus $2 booking fee). Have an early dinner and drinks at Mac’s Vic Brew Bar then be finished and off to the Theatre Royal for their improvised comedy show, The Deep End. What a great way to spend this Friday night! Dinner & show packages are limited so make sure you book now at www.ticketdirect.co.nz

Great Deals on dinner & show! Next Friday, 27th April.

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Uniquely Nelson has partnered up with the Theatre Royal and Mac’s Vic Brew Bar to put together a fantastic night out.  Have an early dinner and drinks at Mac’s Vic Brew Bar then be finished and off to the Theatre Royal for their improvised comedy show, The Deep End.  Tickets for dinner, drink and show only $38 p.p (plus $2 booking fee).

Arrive at Mac’s Vic Brew Bar after you finish work and you’ll enjoy a choice of Roast of the day, Pasta of the day or Beer battered fish & chips, with a glass of house wine, beer or any soft drink.  You’ll be finished well before show-time at 7.30pm, plenty of time to stroll over to the Theatre Royal and get settled in for a night of hilarious comedy with The Deep End.

And if you still want more, then head back to Mac’s Vic Brew Bar after the show and enjoy 20% off post-theatre drinks when you show your ticket butt.

What a great way to spend next Friday night!  Dinner & show packages are limited so make sure you book now at www.ticketdirect.co.nz

 

Trafalgar Street Market Day a Huge Success!

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Thousands of people flocked to Trafalgar Street on Saturday 4th February, to enjoy some outdoor shopping bargains, entertainment and a range of delicious foods.

Trafalgar Street Market Day had more than 80 stallholders selling everything from fashion, footwear and accessories to hand-made soaps and beauty products, homewares, books, sports and surfwear and gourmet foods. Retailers also had special-offer tables and in-store one day only bargains.

There was non-stop entertainment all day including guitarists, bands, hula hoop girls and of course, Nelson’s own Kapa Haka group, ’Te Manauraraiti’ – a whanau performance group specialising in Maori performing arts.  A perfect way to celebrate Waitangi weekend!

There was plenty to see and do, with the Buskers Festival in upper Trafalgar Street and the regular Saturday Market in Montgomery Carpark.  Nelsonians and visitors took advantage of the warm but overcast day to indulge in abit of retail therapy, enjoy the music and have a few laughs with the buskers.

 

Trafalgar Street Market Day – 9am to 3pm, Saturday 4th February 2012

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Trafalgar Street Market Day – it’s a huge day of shopping bargains, entertainment and fun for the whole family.

Head to Nelson City for the biggest day on the street.

The Trafalgar Street Market Day, between Bridge and Hardy Streets, 9am until 3pm on Saturday 4th February.

There are stalls with everything from clothes and food to arts and craft and more!  Be entertained with roving musicians, street performances, face painting and balloons.

There will also be local Nelson Kapa Haka group ‘Te Manauraraiti’ – a whanau performance group specialising in Maori performing arts.  A perfect way to celebrate Waitangi weekend!

Nelson Escapes will be at Market Day and will be offering a great prize draw of a trip for two to the Abel Tasman National Park – your choice of sea kayaking or boat cruise/day walk.

Buskers from around the world are performing as part of the Buskerburgoo Festival at the top of Trafalgar Street, proudly brought to you by Nelson City Council.

And you will want to visit the famous Nelson Saturday Market, every Saturday from 8am – 1pm in Montgomery Carpark.

Top Shop 2012 – Your Invitation to the Launch on 9th February

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Top Shop 2012 has been brought forward this year and will be officially launched on Thursday 9th February.  All Nelson retailers are invited to attend the launch – please see attached invitation. Top Shop 2012 – Launch Invitation

The Awards presentation and announcement of the winners of Top Shop 2012 will be Tuesday 29th May – put this date in your diary!  Please click on the attached link for more information on the Top Shop Awards and how to enter your business.  Top Shop Brief 2012

Purple Cake Day – 1st March 2012

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Purple Cake Day was launched in 2011 by Emily Sanson-Rejouis, a Nelson woman who lost her family in the devastation of the Haiti earthquake in 2010.  Emily has established Purple Cake Day as a fun day of action to celebrate our children, learn about children around the world and fundraise to help those less fortunate  – particularly children with limited or no educational opportunities.

What’s happening locally?

From Saturday 25 February to Saturday 3 March

Purple Cake Day/Uniquely Nelson in the city

  • Purple shop window competition. Prize for winning shop – judged by Red Gallery.
  • Sale of cupcake brooches in selected retailers
  • Purple Cake Day Kids for Kids Art displays in the CBD

 Thursday 1 March – Purple Cake Day

  • Nelson city businesses and community groups encouraged to wear something purple for the day, and hold gold coin cupcake morning teas as a fundraiser.
  • Purple Cake Day cupcake stall in town supported by BNZ
  • Purple Cake Day celebrated in schools across Nelson/Tasman Region

 Other Special Events to Celebrate Purple Cake Day

Competition open now:   Purple Cake Day children’s wearable art competition supported by Dame Suzie Moncrieff and WOW®. Entry forms online at www.purplecakeday.org  Entries close 1 March. Winner announced at MAD show on 13 March.

Tuesday 13 March:        The MAD show – Making a Difference through Music, Art and Drama. Theatre Royal 7.00 pm. Showcasing wearable art finalists from schools’ competition.

Thursday 15 March:       MORE FM Purple Cake Day National Song Competition for school children. Entries close 15 March. Winners announced 16 April. Entry form online.

How Can Nelson City Retailers & Businesses Get Involved?

Purple Cake Day enjoyed fabulous support from the Nelson retail and business community last year and we hope that Nelson City businesses will make this year even bigger and better!  Here are some ways to get involved:

  • Display a Purple Cake Day poster ahead of the big day: choose from different versions – all credit to Daniel Allen Photography, Revell Design and Speedy Print.
  • Support your staff to have some fun and wear something purple and/or hold a gold coin cupcake or purple morning tea on 1 March.
  • Dress your shop window in purple for the week (25 Feb-3 March) and win prizes
  • put one of our Dotty Donation Boxes on your counter.
  • Nominate a purple item or items in your shop.  If it sells on 1 March or that week, donate a part of the sale price to Purple Cake Day.
  • If you sell food, sell purple food – cupcakes, cakes, biscuits – and donate part of the proceeds to Purple Cake Day projects.

Uniquely Nelson will support participating businesses through its advertising and promotional activities and drive customer involvement and donations. So if you would like to do one or more of these Purple Cake Day activities, please confirm your involvement by clicking on the attached link: Purple Cake Day Retail Involvement

Chamber of Commerce Workshops

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Isn’t it great that we all have the gift of the gab, are able to work a room and make long term fulfilling business relationships every time we step into a room of people! We wish…  On top of that our handshake sends all the wrong messages.  Networking as a business activity is sometimes left to chance but with some preparation and commitment it can be fun and rewarding.

These were the topics of a workshop presented in November by Stephen Caunter of the ANZ National Bank.  Held at the Suburban Club the room was overflowing with a diverse range of local business owners all of whom rated the workshop highly.  A good number ended up with follow up to do so there is the expectation that this will lead to new business!

So with the success of this workshop we are once again delighted to have Stephen’s services presenting the following workshops.

THURS 8 MARCH

 Customer Service WorkshopVenue: The Suburban Club, 168 Tahunanui Drive, NelsonTime: 5.30pm – 7.00pm Presenter: Stephen Caunter

Email: support@commerce.org.nz to register

Members $34.50*

Non Members $46*

TUE 20 MARCH

 Top Tips for Networking WorkshopVenue: Motueka Top 10 Holiday Park, 10 Fearon Street, Motueka Time: 4.30pm – 7.30pm Presenter: Stephen Caunter

Email: support@commerce.org.nz to register

Members only

$34.50*

For further information please contact Michelle McCree, Events & Operations Manager, Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce.  Tel: 03 548 1363 or email: support@commerce.org.nz

 

Small Business Training Courses – for FREE!

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In a world where education is often the deciding factor for personal success, there’s one Nelson based business that’s doing its part to provide an edge for people wanting to get ahead.

The Barbican Training Centre, in partnership with Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, is in its eighth year offering training programmes for business owners and staff in the Nelson and Marlborough regions. Programmes are designed to help students succeed on their chosen path – and all for FREE.

Just some of the training programmes on offer include:

  • Certificate in Computing
  • Certificate in Money Management
  • Certificate in Small Business Management
  • Certificate in Applied Small Business Growth & Development

Tutor and Barbican Director, Susan Piket says, “It’s not just about passing exams, these programmes are designed to really move students towards a better way of life. Over the years, many have started up their own businesses, some have grown existing businesses, while others have overhauled their personal finances.”

Most people are juggling work, business and home life so our programmes are designed to suit busy people. “I am so grateful for the chance to learn so much, while still being able to work and support my family”, says Janine Smith a former graduate of the Small Business Management programme. “The results I have achieved in my business, never would have happened without the knowledge and support I have gained.”

To upsize your future now, call Barbican Training Centre on 547 6138 or visit  www.barbicantc.com