Nau mai, haere mai. Welcome to the 2026 Nelson Tasman Climate Action Festival. This year’s theme “Our Place, Our Power” is all about what we can do together here in Nelson Tasman.
Scroll down for 30+ opportunities to meet people, share ideas and see how local action can shape our region. From hands-on workshops and inspiring talks, to films and community gatherings, there’s something for everyone.
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Events
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Opening Night Film: A Line in the Sandstone – NELSON
This year’s opening film takes us deep into the Denniston Plateau, one of Aotearoa’s extraordinary and fragile landscapes. Home to dwarf native forests, rare lizards and snails found nowhere else… …-$8 – $20 -
Compost Get Together – NELSON
Get your hands dirty with the fun and passionate Community Compost Collective during the Climate Action Festival and every Saturday morning. This is an ongoing working session which takes place… …-free -
Smart Baby Tips: Carriers, Nappies and Family Bikes – NELSON
Looking for ways to save money, live more sustainably, and make parenting a little easier? Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly session where you can try out baby carriers, reusable… …-free -
Tāhunanui Community Beach Clean-Up – NELSON
Join us as part of the Climate Action Festival and help protect our coastline from litter and plastic pollution. Last year, more than 200 volunteers collected 500 kg of rubbish… …- -
Nelson Repair Cafe – NELSON
Don't toss it. Repair it! Join our long-running monthly community repair event to breathe new life into your household items, save valuable resources, and meet your community. Bring along: Clothing,… …- -
Motueka Repair Cafe – MOTUEKA
Join the dynamic and bustling Motueka Repair Cafe, at 10am at the Motueka Library (Te Noninga Kumu), and have a cuppa and snack while you learn how to repair your… …- -
Sizzling Solar Solutions – RICHMOND
The 2026 Election could be a defining "Matariki Magic Moment" for New Zealand's energy future. Whatever party forms the next government, solar energy, battery storage and smarter energy management are… …-Koha -
Healthy Homes and Sustainable Living – NELSON
Come and experience Nelson's first Certified Passive House, and discover how to build, renovate and garden more sustainably. Nathan and Yuki, two of Nelson's leading experts in sustainable living, will… …-Gold coin Koha -
Spring Edible Weed Walk – MOTUEKA
Discover the art and joy of nutritious, sustainable eating in this hands-on workshop, designed for anyone dreaming of a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Learn how to make the most of local,… …-$10 -
Compost workshop by Rex Hunt – APPLEBY
Feel the power of compost! Join us for our annual compost demonstration with organic nursery operator Rex Hunt. Rex will show how you can make your own compost in a… …-Koha -
Deep Time Walk – TASMAN
Every rock beneath your feet, every breath you take, every living being you encounter is part of an extraordinary story that began 4.6 billion years ago. On this guided 4.6-kilometre… …-Koha -
Trees, Tunes, and Recharge – NELSON
Overwhelmed by climate change and the environmental challenges our community faces? We all need to recharge from time to time, and while we might be biased, we think few things… …- -
Victory Community Working Bee and Afternoon Tea in the Mārakai – NELSON
The Victory Community Garden is hosting a working bee and afternoon tea made with homemade, locally produced refreshments to celebrate the Climate Action Festival. Hear about their vision for the… …- -
Climate Fiction Book Exchange and Chat – MOTUEKA
Introducing the Festival’s first ever Climate Fiction Book Exchange! We invite you to join us, either to share the book that has had an impact on you or simply to… …-free -
Sustainable Mohua Tour: Sustainable Building and Homes – GOLDEN BAY
Jump on board for the latest Mohua 42 bus tour in the highly popular Sustainable Mohua series. Over the past few years Mohua 42 has taken people out around Golden… …-$20 -
Natural burials – what are they? – MOTUEKA
Join Living Legacies Founder Lynda Hannah at the Motueka Natural Burial Park to talk about natural funerals, natural burials, and why they are an environmentally responsible end-of-life choice. Living Legacies… …-Koha -
Cleaning up Party – NELSON
Join the Community Compost Collective for our Last Bucket social event! Come celebrate the season's collections with us, help give the buckets their final clean, and stay for a social… …- -
Think Like a Forest: A Local Conversation – RICHMOND
Film screening followed by a panel discussion with Prof. David Norton, Kerensa Johnston and Elliot Easton. Hosted by Te Tauihu Environment Trust (TET) and Kotahitanga mō te Taiao Alliance (KMTT).… …-Free -
Public Talk: Rethinking the System for a Changing Climate – NELSON
Our economic system and the power structures behind it have played a defining role in our relationship with the natural environment. Biodiversity, native ecosystems and water quality have been rapidly… …-Koha -
Webinar: Carpooling Made Easy with Pooly – ONLINE
Join this lunchtime webinar with Pooly, Nelson-Tasman’s homegrown carpooling start-up, to hear how shared journeys could become a bigger part of our region’s transport future. The Pooly app is designed… …-Free -
Always be Naturing Forest ecological walk and meditation – NELSON
You may have seen or heard of the Department Of Conservation's (DOC’s) Always Be Naturing campaign. Here’s a chance to experience what it’s all about. Join DOC guides for a… …-free -
Motueka Film Circle – The Man Who Saves the World? – MOTUEKA
The Motueka Community Film Circle is excited to bring you the The Man Who Saves the World?, by Gabe Polsky. Blending cinematic depth with documentary realism, the film follows Patrick… …-$20 -
Swap One Low-Carbon Commute Breakfast: Come Bright! – NELSON
We're launching Year Two of Swap One with a colourful community breakfast celebrating low-carbon commuting – and you're invited! Thurs 24 Sept, 7.30–9am, 1903 Square, central Nelson Come dressed in… …-Free -
Webinar: Ethical Investing Workshop – ONLINE
Your money. Your values. Your future. Do your investments reflect the life you're working towards? Join Mindful Money for an insightful workshop on ethical investing that will change how you… …-Free -
Webinar: How to Vote for Climate and Nature in the Coming Election – ONLINE
As election day approaches, how can we make our votes count for climate and nature? Join us for this timely online discussion exploring the environmental challenges facing Aotearoa and the… …-free -
Webinar: Flood Risk & Insurance: Are You Ready? – ONLINE
How can rural landowners get the best out of their insurance and reduce their risks in the face of more frequent and intense severe weather? Following our Flood Risk Workshop… …-Free -
Leadership Conversations for Climate and Taiao – NELSON
Different spaces allow for different conversations, making this a special opportunity to take part in a climate leadership workshop aboard the 14-metre sailing catamaran Wairua, in or near Nelson marina.… …- -
Sizzling Solar Solutions – MOTUEKA
The 2026 Election could be a defining "Matariki Magic Moment" for New Zealand's energy future. Whatever party forms the next government, solar energy, battery storage and smarter energy management are… …-Koha -
Fairfield House Talk: A Slender Path To A Thriving Future – NELSON
How do we create a long-term “happy place” on Earth? What agency do we have to shape it? And what exactly is the "Hope Attractor"? Join Lindsay Wood for… …- -
Compost Get Together – NELSON
Get your hands dirty with the fun and passionate Community Compost Collective during the Climate Action Festival and every Saturday morning. This is an ongoing working session which takes place… …-free -
Permaculture Possibilities: Discover, Design and Transform Your Space – NELSON
Curious about permaculture? Whether you have a large property, a suburban backyard, or just a small garden, this workshop will introduce you to a practical design system that helps create… …-Koha -
Watts Inside Nelson: Solar Open Home Tour – NELSON
Thinking about solar? Step inside Nelson's first ever Watts Inside Open Home Tour and connect with local homeowners who have already made the switch to solar. This is your opportunity… …- -
Sizzling Solar Solutions – NELSON
The 2026 Election could be a defining "Matariki Magic Moment" for New Zealand's energy future. Whatever party forms the next government, solar energy, battery storage and smarter energy management are… …-Koha -
Film Screening: The Lorax – NELSON
Join us for a special screening of The Lorax, a fun and inspiring family film celebrating the importance of caring for our environment. Based on the beloved Dr. Seuss story,… …-$15 – $25 -
Community Litter Pick with Grassroots Recycling – NELSON
Join Grassroots Recycling for a community litter pick around Victory and help keep our neighbourhood clean, healthy, and free from rubbish. Gather outside Victory Community Centre before heading out to… …- -
Festival Finale: How to Live on Earth – NELSON
This year’s closing film is a visually stunning and hopeful film that shows us glimpses of a future in which nature thrives, and so do we. Narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch,… …-$15 – $25
We are grateful to count on the generous support of Nelson City Council to bring you the Climate Action Festival this year.