Nelson’s leading tertiary education provider is readying its students for the next wave of tech innovation under the guidance of a globally

Community arts hub Cultural Conversations is on the move, but its founder Tanya Nock is looking on the bright side. “We’ve been tucked...

The community champions project is the latest initiative from Cultural Conversations, a way to raise awareness about family safety, said pro

Sewing nights at Cultural Conversations are raucous affairs, says Tanya Nock. “When we started Global Stitch Up, everyone was a little...

As staff and residents of a retirement village in Nelson prepare for an event to celebrate cultural diversity, 23-year-old Shakeela...

A child’s journey from grief to happiness will be explored in a puppet show full of music and mayhem. Aya and the Butterfly, by...

Nelson's winter light festival Te Ramaroa returns this weekend, with dozens of magical light installations and performances lighting up...

“Once you hear someone’s story, they’re no longer a statistic or a stranger,” says Tanya Nock. Nock, the creative director of community...

The last time Ali Kahwaji turned his hand to art, he was a schoolboy. Now – with a little help – Kahwaji, who is more at home in the...

Toshie Saito discovered her love for photography through her father and spent her childhood developing her skills with his mentorship. When

They’re worlds apart, but two sewing groups in Nelson and Kabul have a common thread of support. Global Stitch Up, who meet at Nelson’s...

Each year Nelson receives about 8-12% of New Zealand yearly quota of refugees. In 2019 when Tanya Nock set out to create Cultural...

Cultural Conversations (thanks to sponsors JP and Ros Pochin) provide an end of the week lunch for the ESOL students at Nelson College...

Walking into the Refinery Art Space is a refreshing and soul pampering experience. It’s up with the times and is loved by our community....

Growing up in Colombia, Miguel Nunez longed to walk the streets of his Cali neighbourhood on sleepless nights. However, while the...

3 March 2022 Courageous Conversations is a collaborative project bought to you by Tanya Nock, Creative Director at Cultural...

Despite being far from home, Colombian artist Karolina Serrano feels more connected to her country than ever. "I miss things from my...

An ancient Sri Lankan art form has been given a Kiwi flourish in a central city exhibition. Brightly painted wooden masks are on display...

Who would not want to live in Nelson? The region has it all. A pleasant year-round climate. Abundant natural attractions in the form of...

Following the Auckland terrorist attack Nelson-based Muslims Mohammad Aboubakr and Sadia Tahir wanted to have a conversation with the...