NELSON / TASMAN REGION
People Powered Climate Action
The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum is a community-led initiative open to everyone.
We aim to get everyone in our waka paddling quickly in the same direction.
Our mission is to weave individuals, households, community organisations, businesses, councils and iwi together around urgent, strategic action on climate change in the Nelson-Tasman region.
The Forum organises an annual Climate Action Festival to bring together and celebrate our community of change makers in Nelson Tasman.
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Webinar: Flood Risk & Insurance: Are You Ready? – ONLINE
OnlineHow can rural landowners get the best out of their insurance and reduce their risks in the face of more frequent and intense severe weather? Following our Flood Risk Workshop run in the Motueka catchment this May, the Motueka Catchment Collective is hosting this follow-up session to help landholders keep thinking about risk, planning ahead,…
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Leadership Conversations for Climate and Taiao – NELSON
Nelson MarinaDifferent spaces allow for different conversations, making this a special opportunity to take part in a climate leadership workshop aboard the 14-metre sailing catamaran Wairua, in or near Nelson marina. Leadership expert and researcher Jon Lasenby will facilitate conversations about climate and nature responsive leadership. The workshop is open to all who would like to…
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Climate Careers: Discover jobs for the future – NELSON
Fairfield house 48 Van Diemen Street, NelsonCurious about turning your passion for climate action into a career? Join us for an inspiring afternoon of talks, discussion, and networking with local professionals working in science, conservation, law, community development, and climate action. Hear from experts making a real difference in Nelson Tasman, learn about emerging career opportunities, and get practical advice on…
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Sizzling Solar Solutions – MOTUEKA
Motueka Library 32 Wallace street, MotuekaThe 2026 Election could be a defining "Matariki Magic Moment" for New Zealand's energy future. Whatever party forms the next government, solar energy, battery storage and smarter energy management are becoming increasingly important for households, businesses and communities. Join us for a practical presentation exploring how solar technology is delivering real results today. Topics include:…
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Fairfield House Talk: A Slender Path To A Thriving Future – NELSON
Fairfield house 48 Van Diemen Street, NelsonHow do we create a long-term “happy place” on Earth? What agency do we have to shape it? And what exactly is the "Hope Attractor"? Join Lindsay Wood for a thought-provoking and visually engaging presentation at Fairfield House, exploring his journey through emerging science, climate policy mapping and the search for practical hope. Drawing…
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Compost Get Together – NELSON
Waimarama Organic Community Garden Tantragee Road, The Brook, Nelson, New ZealandGet your hands dirty with the fun and passionate Community Compost Collective during the Climate Action Festival and every Saturday morning. This is an ongoing working session which takes place throughout the year. This event is part of Climate Action Festival 2026. See the full program here.
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Permaculture Possibilities: Discover, Design and Transform Your Space – NELSON
Elma Turner Library 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New ZealandCurious about permaculture? Whether you have a large property, a suburban backyard, or just a small garden, this workshop will introduce you to a practical design system that helps create productive, resilient and beautiful spaces while working with nature rather than against it. During this engaging introduction, you'll discover the ethics and 12 principles of…
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Watts Inside Nelson: Solar Open Home Tour – NELSON
Multiple houses in Nelson areaThinking about solar? Step inside Nelson's first ever Watts Inside Open Home Tour and connect with local homeowners who have already made the switch to solar. This is your opportunity to have honest conversations with local home owners about what it's like to live with rooftop solar day to day. Learn about the costs, finance,…
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Make Noise for Nature Workshop: A Joyful Revolution for Papatūānuku through Music, Climate Activism and Celebration – NELSON
WAA! Club 183 Bridge Street, NelsonExplore your creative side in this workshop facilitated by Louve Pharand-Doucet and friends. An invitation to gather, co-create and share in a spirit of joyful revolution for Papatūānuku. Bring your ideas, words, poetry, drawings, instruments or movement, and explore how art and collective creativity can become tools for action and socio-environmental change. Through climate justice…
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Sizzling Solar Solutions – NELSON
Elma Turner Library 27 Halifax Street, Nelson, New ZealandThe 2026 Election could be a defining "Matariki Magic Moment" for New Zealand's energy future. Whatever party forms the next government, solar energy, battery storage and smarter energy management are becoming increasingly important for households, businesses and communities. Join us for a practical presentation exploring how solar technology is delivering real results today. Topics include:…
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Film Screening: The Lorax – NELSON
State Cinemas Nelson 91 Trafalgar Street, NelsonJoin us for a special screening of The Lorax, a fun and inspiring family film celebrating the importance of caring for our environment. Based on the beloved Dr. Seuss story, The Lorax follows one small voice speaking up for the trees and reminds us that everyone has the power to make a difference. This fundraising…
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Community Litter Pick with Grassroots Recycling – NELSON
Victory Community Center 2 Totara Street,Nelson,7010,New Zealand, Nelson, New ZealandJoin Grassroots Recycling for a community litter pick around Victory and help keep our neighbourhood clean, healthy, and free from rubbish. Gather outside Victory Community Centre before heading out to collect litter, meet like-minded locals, and make a positive difference for our environment. All ages are welcome. Gloves and collection bags will be provided. Please…
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Festival Finale: How to Live on Earth – NELSON
The Suter - Nelson Bridge Street, 208, Nelson, New ZealandThis year’s closing film is a visually stunning and hopeful film that shows us glimpses of a future in which nature thrives, and so do we. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, How to Live on Earth takes us around the world to meet remarkable people exploring how we can live differently by treating nature as an…
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The Climate Action Book
The Nelson Tasman Climate Forum offers this plan for every citizen of our region — for individuals, households, businesses, farmers, schools and colleges, religious organisations, councils and iwi. We also hope to help other parts of Aotearoa to develop their own Climate Action Plans and contribute to the development of Climate Action Plans around the world.
Thanks!
In addition to our many volunteers and individual donors, we also thank our generous institutional donors for allowing us to exist and carry out our projects. Thanks to…
