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Previous Winners

2009 - Hayden Paddon, Geraldine

 

2008 - Richard Mason, Masterton

  

2007 - Hayden Paddon, Geraldine


2006 - Dean Sumner, Rotorua

2005 - Richard Mason, Masterton

Others
2004 - Andrew Hawkeswood
2003 - Malcom Stewart
2002 - Chris West

Nelson Info Print

 


Nelson is a beautiful area, famous for its golden beaches and alternative lifestyles

Population

Nelson and Richmond's combined population of 87,000 ranks it as New Zealand's 10th most populous city.

2001 census shows:

Resident population

87,000

Nelson city (2001)

43,500

Tasman district (2001)

43,500

Facts of Interest


Climate

Mean Annual Rainfall: 985mm
 Average Sunshine Hours: 2392hrs
 Mean Max Temperature January 22.3º Min 13º
Extreme Max 36.13º
 Mean Max temperature July 12.2º Min 1.5º
Extreme Min -6.6º

Industry

Nelson is the largest fishing port in Australasia, servicing in excess of 100 fishing vessels.
The second largest industry is horticulture using 6,200 ha of land. The main crop is apples but other pip fruit, kiwifruit, boysenberries, blackcurrants, hops and grapes are also grown.
The Forestry industry occupies an estimated 100,000 hectares, about 86% in radiata pine, with douglas fir making up most of the balance

Nelson airport is the 4th busiest in New Zealand. Two airlines operate out of Nelson, Origin Pacific and Air New Zealand.

What to do when you're not rallying?

Latitude Nelson has a great list of places to visit and things to do.

Harlequin is another site full of great information on the Nelson region

Centre Stage provides information on lots of Nelson activities and accommodation

Richmond Unlimited gives heaps of information on Richmond

World of Wearable Art & Collectable Cars - great place to visit, AND they sponsor our rally!

Equipment Hire.

Equipment hire businesses:

  • Handihire
    • 116 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui - ph 03 548 6172
    • 8 Vanguard Street, Nelson - ph 03 546 9259
  • Hirequip
    • 56a Gladstone Road, Richmond - ph 03 543 9005
    • 110 Quarantine Road, Stoke - ph 03 547 812
Last Updated ( Monday, 05 July 2010 )
 
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