We have marquees, umbrellas and sunscreen stations available for events organised by local non-profit community groups over the summer period.
Our shade loan programme allows local community non-profit groups to hire marquees, umbrellas and sunscreen stands for local non-profit community events free of charge.
If you are selling tickets to an event you can still use our shade loan equipment but there will be a small cost. Please contact us for more information.
The marquees and sunscreen stands are available from 1 October to 31 March. Bookings are essential and can be made via the "Shade Loan Equipment Hire Information" link below.
Top: Marquees are available for your events | Bottom left: Whānau applying sunscreen | Bottom right: Kid filling up their drink bottle
Left: Marquees are available for your events | Top right: Whānau applying sunscreen | Bottom right: Kid filling up their drink bottle
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Physical address
102 Hardy Street, Nelson, 7010
Postal address
PO Box. 335, Nelson, 7040
Monday
9 am – 4 pm
Tuesday
9 am – 4 pm
Wednesday
9 am – 4 pm
Thursday
9 am – 4 pm
Friday
9 am – 4 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
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Last updated: October 9, 2025