The Region
Nelson Tasman
Tinline long ago identified the social and economic potential of Nelson Tasman. Today the region is one of the fastest growing residential areas in the country, with a population of 100,000+ and a diverse economy focused on tourism, fishing, primary industry and horticultural production.
The Region at a Glance
100,000+
Catchment Population
Sunny
Warm Summers, Mild Winters
3 Nearby
National Parks
Fourth
Busiest Airport in NZ
$343m
Tourism to GDP
$3.9b
Total GDP
4%
GDP Growth per Annum
52,000
Filled Jobs
The Region from Above
The Nelson Tasman region extends from Nelson city to the north, out west across the Waimea Plain to Golden Bay, and south to Nelson Lakes.
A House Building Hotspot
Plans for local residential growth are in development - over 1,500 new homes are coming onstream within the next 5 years.
