Major events
The Spectacle Running Festival
NRDA can help and support you with advice on the most appropriate funding stream to apply to for your event and how to apply. We currently manage three funds on behalf of Nelson City Council and the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.
Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council also manage other events and events-related funding.
Nelson City Council Venue Hire Fund supports community events at any time and provides discounts for venue hire only. Commercial or for-profit events are outside the scope of this fund, but events of this nature may be eligible for support under the Nelson City Council Economic Events Fund.
Learn more and apply for this fund.
Funding allocations are guided by the priorities set out in the Nelson City Events Strategy to prioritise funding for events that contribute to community well-being benefits, as well as the Arts and Heritage Activity Management Plan.
Learn more and apply for this fund.
Nelson City Council has a funding pool available for grants to support the avoidance or reduction of waste at events.
Learn more and apply for this fund.
Tasman District Council has a helpful new planning and event guide. They also manage a range of community grants, for which your event may meet the criteria if it’s being held in the Tasman District.
Learn more and apply for this fund.
Explore these useful tools from Nelson City Council to help you get started, from alcohol licensing and building consents to busking permits. As an event organiser, ensure you have all necessary consents in place before moving forward.
Here are some guidelines to help you plan and manage your event in the Tasman District. Depending on your event’s requirements, you may need to apply for consents, permits, licences, insurance and book council venues or parks. You might also need to submit an event safety plan to the Council based on the associated risks.
There are a number of local council funding streams to consider. We are happy to support any application for funds and direct you to the right person or place as needed.
Rebecca is the first port of call for advice on hosting major events in Nelson Tasman, whether the event is brand new or an existing event coming to the region for the first time. Rebecca’s first-hand experience, knowledge, and track record with large event management have seen her contribute to the success of many showcase events, from 21,000 happy punters at an All Blacks test match to mass participation in secondary school events and arts, culture, and heritage events.
Rebecca gives impartial advice on the best solutions and connects event managers to support services that are event-ready. She has fostered close relationships with operators throughout our region and is full of handy hints for finding the best local partners for your event—from venue managers to food operators and experienced organisers.
