Community Conversations

Find out about the important work done by Big Brothers Big Sisters, and how you could get involved. Plus the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nelson-Tasman Fundraising Dinner & Charity Auction that is scheduled for Friday, 28th August 2026 at the Rutherford Hotel Nelson.

Julienne from Arts Council Motueka joins Chrissie to talk about the future of the Chanel Arts Centre, and a public meeting on Monday July 27 2026

A sneak peek at the 2026 Nelson Arts Festival with Artistic Director Janelle Bish. We chat about this year's first ticket release, what audiences can expect, and why the Nelson Arts Festival continues to be a highlight of Whakatū's arts and culture calendar.

Andi talks to Karolina Gorton, Janja Heathfield and Rohan O'Neill-Stevens about the new Whakatū Nelson Arts Hub, and Ordinary Wonders, a collaborative community storytelling and visual arts exhibition.

Chrissie talks to NZ Musician Mihirangi Watihi on Music, change, Ai, Spotify & Attenborough

Rene is joined by Bryn from Racing Sparrow Model Yachts about his world of design to being on the water with 3D printed Yachts and the community built around this world and his personal journey.

Kath joins Delena to talk about the Winter Warmer concert for kids happening at 10.30am on Tuesday July 7th at Founders Heritage Park.

Tickets available through https://kathbee.nz

Andi talks to Victory Community Centre's community co-ordinator Steve McLuckie about the upcoming Matariki Celebtations

Ordinary Wonders Project – Invitations to Share Memories and Register as an Artist Open Until 3 July

Andi catches up with Laura to find out about the fundraising Ceilidh on 06 Jun 26