Port Nelson Annual Report 2007 (pdf)

P O R T N E L S O N I N T H E C O M M U N I T Y
Export is the lifeblood of Nelson-Tasman and at Port Nelson we are
aware of the vital role we play as the ‘region’s gateway to the world’.
From forestry, seafood, fruit, wine and imports, the wellbeing of the
region as a whole is intrinsically linked to Port Nelson in some way.
The community ownership of Port Nelson Limited is reflected in the
strong role the company plays in the region in sports, arts, community
and business.
We are one of the region’s largest sponsors putting over $150,000 a
year into support for a number of events, groups and projects. This
year we continued to develop partnerships themed around the youth
in the community and saw excellent results - our funding of a coach for
the Nelson Rowing Club has seen the squad win gold at the Mardi Cup
and selected rowers competing for New Zealand in Beijing.
We continued to build on the success of the entry level multisport
event, the Port Nelson Blokes’ Day Out, with increased entries and
a large contingent from our own staff; we are in our third year of
sponsorship with the Tasman Makos as a First XV supporter of the
combined Nelson Marlborough side.
The third Nelson Port and Transport Industry Charity Golf Tournament
was held in November, attracting a capacity field, and providing an
opportunity for the industry to get together and raise money for the
very worthwhile cause of sending the Nelson Special Olympic Squad
to Beijing.
Out in the streets of the city we maintain a high profile with support
for the Port Nelson Santa Parade and the Port Nelson Masked Parade,
which opens the Nelson Arts Festival every year. Drawing crowds in
excess of 10,000 these are Nelson’s biggest participation events.
The Port Nelson Trust helps a wide range of community groups.
Over the past year funds were distributed by the trust to a range of
sports, community and arts projects.
In the business community our support for the Nelson economy
continues as a key stakeholder in the Nelson Regional Economic
Development Agency, a cornerstone sponsor of the Nelson-Tasman
Chamber of Commerce and supporter of the Nelson Bays Educational
Business partnership, with Infrastructure Manager Dick Carter chairing
the Nelson Engineering Group.
The amenities berth on Wakefield Quay is now home to the Nelson
Coast Guard, provided free of charge by Port Nelson to support this
vital service to the community, and we continue to allow public access
for fishing in this area.
8 Port Open Day, February 07.