The Long Term Plan 2021 - 2031 has been adopted. It can be downloaded here.


The Consultation period for the 2021-31 Long Term Plan is now complete. Thank you to everyone who submitted.

The full list of submissions can be found here. Select "Draft Long Term Plan 2021-31 Consultation" from the drop-down menu.

The schedule for the hearings and late submissions can be seen here or download the PDF here (note: 20MB).


The purpose of Nelson City Council’s Long Term Plan 2021–31 consultation document is to put the social, cultural, economic and environmental wellbeing of the Nelson region at the heart of our plans over the next 10 years. Every three years we develop a Long Term Plan for our City. The Plan looks at the next 10-year period and outlines what Council will be aiming to achieve, how much it will cost and how that activity will be paid for. Learn more about the Long Term Plan.

Download the print version of the consultation document.

Read Audit New Zealand's opinion on Nelson City Council’s consultation document for its proposed 2021-31 Long‑term Plan.

The key issues - we want to hear from you on:



Consultation is now closed

Please note: All submissions (including the names and contact details of submitters) are public information and will be available to the public and media in various reports and formats including on the Nelson City Council website.

Personal information will also be used for administration relating to the subject matter of submissions. Submitters have the right to access and correct any personal information included in any reports, information or submissions.