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  Nelson, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Nelson is one of the regions of New Zealand and is administered as a unitary authority.
Nelson lies close to mountains, and to Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa in the Nelson Lakes National Park, and functions as the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park and to the Kahurangi National Park.
Nelson Province is the birthplace of Ernest Rutherford, and he attended Nelson College.
www.marylandheights.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Nelson,_New_Zealand   (1030 words)

  
 Nelson, New Zealand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Many people believe Nelson has the best climate in New Zealand, in that it regularly tops the national statistics for sunshine hours, with an annual average total of over 2400 hours.
Nelson serves as a centre for arts and crafts, and each year hosts popular events such as the Nelson Arts Festival, and, in previous years, the annual Wearable Art Awards, although these have now moved to Wellington.
Notably, the early settlement of Nelson province included a proportion of German immigrants, who arrived on the ship Sankt Pauli and formed the nucleus of the villages of Sarau (Upper Moutere) and Neudorf.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Nelson,_New_Zealand   (1001 words)

  
 Leonard Nelson
Nelson recognized the important parallel between Hilbert's conception of meta-mathematics and Fries' distinction between critique and metaphysics.
Nelson was a young man with a strong leaning toward controversy, personal, philosophical, and political.
Nelson carried out this research programme in his ethics but his untimely death prevented a systematic presentation of his natural philosophy and his doctrine of method.
www.friesian.com /nelson.htm   (1461 words)

  
 ★ Nelson New Zealand Guide. Information, links and Pictures
It lies close to mountains and to Lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa in the Nelson Lakes National Park, and functions as the gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park and to the Kahurangi National Park.
Nelson serves as a centre for arts and crafts, and each year hosts popular events such as the Nelson Arts Festival and the World of WearableArt Awards.
Nelson also has a good music scene, with bands such as Mother Guru, The Housewives, Monkey Puzzler and Everthirst performing regular gigs around the region.
www.mkiwi.com /New+Zealand+information/Nelson+New+Zealand.html   (904 words)

  
 CTV.ca - Alberta could be debt-free by 2005: minister - CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television
While Nelson said that's her dream, she is only planning in her budget for a $1-billion debt payment to bring the accumulated debt down to $2.7 billion.
The province is forecasting a modest surplus of $303 million, but it has rolled out a string of consecutive billion-dollar surpluses since the mid-'90s.
Nelson told reporters she hoped her figures were "soft," but said she didn't apologize for the conservative forecast.
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/print/CTVNews/1080176326773_35?hub=CTVNewsAt11&subhub=PrintStory   (978 words)

  
 Edward Stafford (politician) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
He soon became active in Nelson politics, criticising Governor Robert FitzRoy's "weak" response to the so-called Wairau Massacre.
His administration of Nelson Province was well regarded, and many predicted that he would "go far" in politics.
Despite requests from politicians such as Henry Sewell, Stafford declined to stand for parliament until the election of 1855, when he was elected MP for Nelson.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Edward_Stafford_(politician)   (1241 words)

  
 NZLD Nelson Cheap * New Zealand Online Directory, Links,Listings, Recommendations & Reviews *
To many people Nelson is just a beautiful place where their families have spent holidays for several generations, but exploring Nelson's past makes a visit more interesting.
Those who have visited Nelson in summer can well imagine how appealing the area for their new homes must have seemed, but their first homes were tents, or rough raupo or wattle huts and the native rats were there in great numbers.
Nelson was granted the status of a city, by virtue of the creation of a Diocese of Nelson by Letters Patent under the seal of Queen Victoria.
nelson-cheap.nzld.com /nelson_city_history.html   (2842 words)

  
 Kevin's Guide to Nelson, New Zealand - An Introduction to Nelson
Nelson is located at the northern end of the South Island of New Zealand, on the south eastern shores of Tasman Bay.
Nelson has a naturally sheltered deep water port and the city is at the economic centre of a large horticultural, agricultural, and fishing region.
Nelson city is north of Wellington, (the capital, situated on the North Island), and is at the centre of the Nelson Province which covers the north west corner of the South Island.
www.ts.co.nz /~kevin/web_html/visiting.html   (495 words)

  
 Hello North - Northern Rockies Alaska Highway Tourism Association
Fort Nelson is a major Alaska Highway stopover destination, a comfortable drive from either Mile '0' at Dawson Creek or Watson Lake in the Yukon.
Fort Nelson sits at the centre of the immense Northern Rockies wilderness area, and is becoming known as an eco-adventure destination.
Comprising 10% of the province's land mass, the region is home to several provincial parks including Stone Mountain Provincial Park (with Summit Lake and the famed Wokkpash area), Muncho Lake Provincial Park, and Liard River Provincial Park, where the Liard Hot Springs provides year-round swimming and nurtures one of the world's unique ecosystems.
www.hellonorth.com /communities/comftnelson.html   (410 words)

  
 Southern Traverse | Headquarters - Press Room - Current   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Nelson has opened its arms wide with enthusiasm after the announcement that the southern traverse had chosen it as the stage for the 1999 event.
Nelson offers the opportunity for sea kayaking to be included in this years course and the extensive caving networks in the area allows caving to return again after its introduction in 98.
It is estimated Nelson will benefit to the tune of $250,000 regardless of the fact that the race is predominantly spent in the remote areas of the province.
www.southerntraverse.com /southerntraverse/headquarters/current_new_for_nelson.html   (523 words)

  
 Centrally located Accommodation at Olverson House, Bed & Breakfast, Nelson New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Nelson's cafes and restaurants are just minutes away on foot.
Nelson is a 90 minute drive from the Picton ferry terminal and six hours by road from Christchurch on the coastal route via Kaikoura or the inland route via Maruia Springs.
Olverson House is a 10 minute drive from Nelson Airport which is well served by major domestic airlines.
webnz.co.nz /broughamhouse/accommodation.html   (418 words)

  
 Links .... Jenny Miller - Ceramic Artist - animal gifts terracotta garden ornaments - Nelson New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Nelson City This is the Nelson City website and much of the information will be useful to you if you want travel around the region or want more of an overview.
Nelson is a lively attractive small city with a thriving cultural scene with sound economic base of agriculture, horticulture and industry.
It also enjoys the famous Nelson sunshine and fine weather - this is due to the fact that this whole region has sheltering mountains to the south and the large bay to the north - hence most of the cold southerly fronts get diverted away from us.
gardenanimals.co.nz /links.shtml   (1829 words)

  
 Travel Distances   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Nelson Regional Airport is the regional airport for the Nelson province.
Nelson has two airlines, which fly scheduled passenger services and supply regular feeder services for national airlines.
Nelson airport is approximately 15 minutes from the city centre.
www.newzealand.com /travel/trade/destination-info/trade-regions/nelson/travel-nbspdistances.cfm   (169 words)

  
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 Nelson Region - New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The Nelson region is the northwestern half of the top of the South Island: the beautiful country lying between the northern edge of the Southern Alps and a great sweep of beaches.
There is always something happening in the Nelson region, and you can count on encountering original characters amongst a vital network of artists and craftspeople, farm and orchard settlements, Maori marae, alternative communities and adventurers— friendly folk happy to share their good life with you.
The Nelson region is becoming well known for performance events, such as the Montana New Zealand Wearable Art Awards and the Nelson School of Music Winter Festival, as well as other more idiosyncratic events such as the Festival of Possibilities.
webnz.co.nz /broughamhouse/nelson.html   (370 words)

  
 Nelson Bays Rugby The Union History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Although it was made clear this was a trial amalgamation, the immediate improvement in the match record and the close camaraderie established between town and country players in the new representative team ensured this became a permanent arrangement from 1970.
That was followed by a narrow defeat in the 2000 NPC Second Division Final and Nelson Bays was beaten on a ‘no-tries’ semi-final by East Coast in 2001, during which season halfback Dion Mytton passed Dempsters record of appearances for Nelson Bays.
Nelson Bays has challenged for the Ranfurly Shield on five occasions (three against Canterbury) with the closest being a 9-29 loss to neighbour Marlborough in 1973.
www.nelsonbaysrugby.co.nz /theunion_history.html   (969 words)

  
 Public Access along Water Margins- List of Legislation Applying to the Alienation of Crown Land
The province was constituted by Proclamation dated the 20th February, 1853, made under the powers conferred by the Constitution Act, 1852.
By virtue of the Province of Westland Act, 1873, this province was constituted as from the 29th September of that year.
An Order in Council was issued on the 1st April, 1861, establishing the Province of Southland and defining its boundaries; whilst the Stewart Island Annexation Act, 1863, annexed Stewart Island to the Southland Province.
www.maf.govt.nz /mafnet/rural-nz/people-and-their-issues/access/access-along-water-margins/access-along-water-margins-07.htm   (631 words)

  
 Militant killed, 22 detained in Afghan operation. 29/08/2004. ABC News Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Coalition troops involved in the operation have launched offensives near Ghazni and south-eastern Khost province to rid it of militants believed to be behind a string of rocket attacks.
Major Nelson said offensives involving US-led troops and warplanes were part of a larger-scale US-led anti-Taliban operation dubbed "Operation Lightning Resolve" that began in July.
The cause of the explosion in Zurmat district in the southern Afghan province, which is a stronghold for loyalists of the ousted Taliban regime, was still under investigation, it added.
www.abc.net.au /cgi-bin/common/printfriendly.pl?http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200408/s1187357.htm   (414 words)

  
 Nelson Tours, New Zealand
Nelson province is situated in the Northwest corner of the South Island, and has the highest sunshine hours in New Zealand.
Nelson City of some 45,000 citizens is ideally situated in the hub of the province for the tourists, and it is within 60 kilometers of three major National Parks, Abel Tasman, Kahurangi, and Nelson Lakes, with the Marlborough Sounds being the Maritime equivalent with its many bays and coves.
Both farming and fishing are also large export earners for the province, with dairy and meat including fish processing plants sited in the area.
www.nelsontours.co.nz /nelson.html   (210 words)

  
 Subdivisions and dependencies of New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Originally, New Zealand was divided into three provinces, New Ulster, New Munster and New Leinster, which were under the control of the colonial government of New South Wales.
Traditional provinces were of short duration, originating with a decision by Royal Charter in 1840 to divide the country into three — New Ulster (North Island), New Munster (South Island) and New Leinster (Stewart Island) but these were never given political effect.
The New Zealand provinces are provinces in name alone, no longer having any form of self government the way that the Canadian provinces do.
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 Nelson City Council - The Council,   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
The City of Nelson is one of the few cities in New Zealand which has adopted its own Civic flag.
The Nelson Provincial Government was established in 1853 (following the passing of the British Constitution Act of 1852, which set up a two chamber General Assembly for New Zealand and divided the country into six provinces centered on the 5 NZ Company settlements and Auckland)
The design of the flag is based on the City Arms, having a Mitre, with its fringed lappets flowing on either side, on a blue background which extends over the top third of the flag, and below this a series of blue and white wavy lines on which is superimposed a fl cross.
www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz /thecouncil/Civic_Trust/City_of_Nelson_Civic_trust_flag.htm   (530 words)

  
 NEW POLICE OFFICERS FOR NELSON
NELSON – The Province is adding five new RCMP officers to a road safety unit in Nelson and surrounding region as part of a $122 million provincewide crime fighting strategy, Solicitor General Rich Coleman announced today.
RCMP give Nelson police access to their forensic laboratory to help them process criminal evidence faster.
Nelson has also recently become part of the new Police Records Information Management Environment (PRIME), which can be accessed and shared by departments across the province.
www2.news.gov.bc.ca /nrm_news_releases/2005PSSG0007-000160.htm   (408 words)

  
 Copy: School District 81 - Fort Nelson, BC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
B.C. FORT NELSON - The Province is bringing clean, affordable solar energy to Fort Nelson Secondary Sch ool in Solar for schools pilot program, through $300,000 in provincial funding, announced Minister of Energy and Mines Richard Neufeld today.
The Province is contributing to the pilot project at two high schools, including Fulton Secondary School in Vernon.
The Solar for Schools program is a partnership between the Province and SPS Energy Solutions, one of North America's leading solar energy companies.
fc.sd81.bc.ca /newsrelease   (490 words)

  
 Northern Rockies Regional District
Fort Nelson is a major Alaska Highway stop-over destination, a comfortable drive from either ‘Mile 0' at Dawson Creek or Watson Lake in the Yukon.
In addition to having the world famous Alaska Highway as its' main street, Fort Nelson is also served by air and rail transportation and is still an important point for barge traffic into the far north.
Comprising 10% of the province’s land mass, the region is home to eight provincial parks including Stone Mountain Provincial Park (with Summit Lake and the famed Wokkpash area), Muncho Lake Provincial Park, and Liard River Provincial Park, where the Liard Hot Springs provides year-round swimming and nurtures one of the world’s unique ecosystems.
www.northernrockies.org /visitor/visitor.html   (389 words)

  
 Welcome to the Nelson Region - Muritai Manor - Quality Accommodation - close to Nelson city, New Zealand   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
Muritai Manor is ideally situated to visit the Abel Tasman and Nelson Lakes National Parks, golf courses, safe beautiful beaches and rivers.
Nelson is the renowned arts and crafts centre of New Zealand and home to over 300 full time artists offering pottery/ceramics, glass blowing, wood turning, textiles, sculpture and paintings.
Muritai Manor is conveniently situated in a semi-rural environment with views across the Haven to the unspoiled beauty of Tasman Bay.
www.muritaimanor.co.nz /nelson.html   (133 words)

  
 Rental Accommodation Nelson - HomeFind Nelson, Nelson New Zealand
Nelson Region, the Sunshine capital of New Zealand
This safe and sheltered beach is very popular with local Nelson residents and holiday makers alike.
Nelson is the major commercial and retail center for the Nelson Province, and the largest city in the top half of the South Island.
www.homefindnelson.co.nz   (288 words)

  
 Nelson information for tourists, visitors, and residents of Nelson New Zealand
The Nelson New Zealand scenery changes from one hour to the next as the tides ebb and flow and the sun and moon cast their reflected light on the landscapes.
Artists and crafts people have made their home in the Nelson region to take advantage of this wonderful paradise and now there is a wealth of Nelson arts and crafts for the Nelson tourist to see and enjoy and a number of creative short term workshops available for the Nelson visitor to experience.
Mixed in with this is the growing Nelson fashion industry and the use of textiles in crafts and uniquely styled clothing brought about by the experience gained in mounting the World of WearableArt extravaganzas in Nelson over a number of years.
www.harlequin.co.nz /nelson   (441 words)

  
 Nelson Arts Marketing
It is the produce created by the blend of people, landscape, climate and sea that gives Nelson its well-deserved reputation as the Mediterranean of the south.
From fresh summer berryfruit to scallops straight from the sea, bright-flavoured tomatoes, crisp autumn apples and award-winning olive oils, Nelson offers a constantly changing banquet of the seasons.
From fine dining to casual cafes, Nelson offers a lively and creative eating experience featuring the very best in seasonal celebration.
www.nelsonarts.org.nz /cuisine.html   (114 words)

  
 Nelson province (New Zealand) # fahnenversand.de - Fahnen Flaggen Fahne Flagge Nationalflaggen Nationalflagge Shop ...
The rugby team is an amalgamation of the former Nelson and Golden Bay teams, and goes under the name Nelson Bays.
It is worth noting that this flag appears to be intended for use by the general public in Nelson, not just by the city council.
Nelson rugby uniform colours are blue and white.
www.fahnenversand.de /fotw/flags/nz-np.html   (354 words)

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