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Port Nelson Port Nelson is the gateway for a region that produces forestry products, fruit and w**e.

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time By 1957, the planned reclamation was totally enclosed with gravel emban...
16/10/2026

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time

By 1957, the planned reclamation was totally enclosed with gravel embankments. Suction dredge Karitea is shown here dredging alongside the new wharf with the outlet pipe starting to fill the reclaimed land.



Port Nelson Photo Archive.

With warmer weather fast approaching, the Nelson Water Safety Expo will be held on the 31st of October.If you are new to...
12/10/2026

With warmer weather fast approaching, the Nelson Water Safety Expo will be held on the 31st of October.

If you are new to the area and are keen to get on the water, or if you have been heading out for years, keeping safe and knowing the rules is super important to a successful day out in the bay.

Lifejacket inspections, safety checks, and information on how to use locator beacons and marine radio will all be available on the day, as well as a BBQ and street market.

Get ready for a safe summer on the water!

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125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time By the 1950s, apple cases were trucked from Mapua and Tasman, unloaded ...
09/10/2026

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time

By the 1950s, apple cases were trucked from Mapua and Tasman, unloaded at Port Nelson, then shipped to Wellington by overnight steamer to either be sold or reshipped overseas. Note the tin pears from Kirkpatrick’s factory.



Nelson Provincial Museum, 311092.

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time 1953, The first shipment of sawn timber to Australia by the motor vesse...
02/10/2026

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time

1953, The first shipment of sawn timber to Australia by the motor vessel, Basra, was seen at the main wharf. Timber and logs were brought in by railway wagons from Baigents timber yard.



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Port Nelson has delivered a strong operational result for FY2026, reporting an underlying net profit after tax of $12.7 ...
28/09/2026

Port Nelson has delivered a strong operational result for FY2026, reporting an underlying net profit after tax of $12.7 million and cargo throughput of 3.8 million tonnes.

Revenue increased 15% to $96.3 million, supporting a dividend of $6.5 million to our shareholder, delivering value back to our Nelson and Tasman communities.

The result was supported by increased forestry exports following the 2025 windthrow events, alongside strong performance from w**e, fertiliser and kiwifruit cargo.

While this year's annual asset revaluation resulted in a reported comprehensive loss, this is a non-cash accounting adjustment and does not affect Port Nelson's day-to-day operations, cashflow or ability to continue investing in the Port and the region. The revaluation reflects expected changes in future cargo volumes following the conclusion of windthrow timber harvesting and higher capital investment associated with the redevelopment of Calwell's marine haul-out facility.

FY2026 also saw:
- 44% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from our FY2019 baseline
- Strong demand for Calwell's redeveloped marine haul-out facility
- A major refresh of our critical risk programme
- More than $146,000 provided in community sponsorships
- A record $47,000 raised through our charity golf day

As we celebrate 125 years of facilitating regional prosperity, we remain focused on building a resilient and diversified business that supports our region for generations to come.

Read more here >> https://zurl.co/35LR3

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time ca 1940s Nelson-Wellington passenger ferry Matangi loading wool brought...
25/09/2026

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time

ca 1940s Nelson-Wellington passenger ferry Matangi loading wool brought to the port by rail.



Port Nelson photo archives.

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time In the 1930s, the Anchor Co reached its peak with a nightly passenger s...
18/09/2026

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time

In the 1930s, the Anchor Co reached its peak with a nightly passenger service leaving from both the Wellington & Nelson ports. Here, the steamship Matangi is leaving from the main Nelson wharf.



Nelson Provincial Museum. ‘SS Matangi, Port Nelson, Dudgeon, 212365.

Are you the person everyone relies on to keep things moving?We're looking for an organised, proactive Administration & C...
17/09/2026

Are you the person everyone relies on to keep things moving?

We're looking for an organised, proactive Administration & Communications Support team member to help coordinate events, support communications, manage administration and keep projects on track.

You don't need to be an expert in communications or events. What matters most is that you're organised, reliable, detail-focused and able to juggle multiple priorities while keeping a cool head when plans change.

Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced administrator looking for your next challenge, this is an opportunity to build real-world experience in a busy and varied environment.

If that sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply here >> https://zurl.co/kBgfP

Applications close 1 October.

We had a fantastic evening in Mapua connecting with our exporting community! Catch you at the next one.
14/09/2026

We had a fantastic evening in Mapua connecting with our exporting community! Catch you at the next one.

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time Overnight passengers arrive off the Anchor steamer.  The selection of d...
10/09/2026

125 Years on the Water: Port Nelson Through Time

Overnight passengers arrive off the Anchor steamer. The selection of different car models is interesting. The overnight ferry was the only way for Nelsonians to reach the North Island.



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