Our Festival Whānau of Partners

It truly takes a village. Like a flock of birds, our community comes together every year to create the way forward for our Festival. 

From the joyful Pīwakawaka to the mighty Moa, our partners all play a part in making the Nelson Arts Festival possible.

Keen to join the whānau?

Are you a local organisation or business who would like to become a partner? We'd love to hear from you - get in touch for a kōrero!
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Welcome to our New Partners

Maruia River Retreat

Maruia River Retreat is a 5-star, luxury nature and wellness resort located within a 500-acre private native beech forest estate, just 2 hours from Nelson. Situated in the tranquil Maruia Valley, the retreat offers a "gentle reset" for guests, focusing on a relaxed, unhurried experience that reconnects them with nature.

Community Leisure Management

Community Leisure Management (CLM) provides facility management for recreation centres, swimming pools and fitness centres throughout New Zealand.

Cawthron Institute

Cawthron Institute is New Zealand's largest independent science organisation. They deliver world-class science that helps to protect the environment.

Gravity Events Nelson

Gravity Events specialises in providing all-in-one solutions for events across the South Island including Conferences, Theatre, Functions, Balls/Formals, Weddings, and more!

Atkinson Crehan Law

Their lawyers provide specialist legal services for a wide range of clients, both individuals and corporations across the Nelson and Tasman region.

Ngā mihi, thank you!

A huge, heartfelt thank you to everyone that helps to make this festival happen. Thank you to our team of dedicated volunteers, our incredible venues, and to our community and audience who come out and celebrate with us. Thank you to the artists who share their incredible mahi, and to the awesome people who support them!

E tū kahikatea, hei whakapai ururoa. Awhi mai, awhi atu, tātou, tātou e.

Kahikatea stand together; their roots intertwine, strengthening each other. We all help one another, and together we will be strong.

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