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Contested 8 races — 3 elected 4 not elected 1 pending
Nelson is recovering from a natural disaster and is rapidly losing its regional economic crown to the Tasman District. Is the city’s longest-serving politician the man who can take it forward? Why is Nelson the best place in the world? Where do I start?
Nick Smith said he cannot recall a year that has been as tough as this one in the 35 years he has been a politician.
Nick Smith says 'over 500' jobs will be lost with the closures of the past three months.
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says Carter Holt Harvey has dealt a “huge blow” by proposing to close the Eves Valley sawmill, “making for the crappiest winter I can recall for our region in decades”.
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