Nelson-Tasman

• Nelson city and Tasman district make up the Nelson-Tasman region.
• The Nelson-Tasman region has a population of about 87,900, with around 40,100 people in work.
• The average annual income is $33,600, lower than the national average of $34,700.
• The unemployment rate in the region is 2.7%, lower than the national average of 3.6%.
• The average house price in the region is $381,500, below the national average of $405,900.
• Nelson-Tasman is the warmest region in the South Island.
• Nelson is home to the largest fishing port in Australasia.

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Find out more

• Nelson City Council website – information about employment in Nelson
• Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency website - information on employment in the region, including key industries and seasonal work
• Department of Labour website – Nelson and Tasman Quarterly Regional Report
• Horticulture New Zealand website – information and links about seasonal work