Nelson offers a seductive blend of relaxed kiwi lifestyle, a safe and positive  environment, world class scenery, year round favourable climate and central New Zealand location.

• The highest sunshine hours in New Zealand.
  
  
• A compact regional geography ; stunning and diverse scenery from mountains, lakes , beaches, rocks and coastal walkways to native bush, and the Boulder Bank.
  
  
• Three beautiful and very different national parks; Abel Tasman, Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi.
  
  
• There is a huge range of outdoor activities; mountain biking , sea kayaking, tramping nature tours and much, much more.
  
• More than 350 working artists with galleries and studios throughout the region.
  
  
• Over 100 caf’es.
  
  
• The famous Saturday Market in Nelson City crammed with local food, incredible crafts and local fashion.
  
  
• The School of Music is New Zealand’s oldest music school.

Nelson is about:

• Strong family values and a sense of local community.
  
  
• Appreciating quality time and a slower pace of life.
  
  
• A can-do spirit.
  
  
• A relaxed yet dynamic business environment and a diverse economy.
  
  
• Sunshine and outdoor recreation.
  
  
• Community celebrations.
  
  
• A feeling of pride and providence.

Nelson has a diverse business sector with larger employers like Sealord and the forestry industry. Horticulture is playing a larger role as it is expanding on the Waimea Plains.  Large retail chain business have in the past three years moved into the area, this has added an economic boom in the local economy.