Nelson South
Nelson South | |
|---|---|
Suburb | |
Fairfield House | |
| Coordinates: 41°17′15″S 173°16′30″E / 41.28750°S 173.27500°E | |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Region | Nelson |
| Ward |
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| Electorates | |
| Government | |
| • Territorial Authority | Nelson City Council |
| • Nelson City Mayor | Nick Smith |
| • Nelson MP | Rachel Boyack |
| • Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
| Area | |
• Total | 1.21 km2 (0.47 sq mi) |
| Population (June 2024) | |
• Total | 2,690 |
| • Density | 2,200/km2 (5,800/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
| Postcode | 7010 |
| Area code | 03 |
Nelson South is an inner suburb of Nelson, New Zealand. It lies to the southwest of Nelson city centre, between it and Bishopdale, close to the foot of The Grampians. The main inland route to Stoke, New Zealand, Waimea Road, is Nelson South's main road.
The suburb includes both Nelson Hospital and Nelson College.
It also has six public reserves: Fairfield Park, the Melrose Gardens, Ronaki Reserve, Waimea North Reserve, Wellington Reserve and Wigzell Park.