Nelson Breweries and Beer Map

Are you a beer tourist, too? We love to visit breweries and brewpubs
when we travel, so we always search the web for local beers at our
destination. Even day trips from home usually include a beer focused
stop somewhere along the way.  Brewing in the Nelson region
and
across the top of the South Island has expanded quite a [...]

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The Free House Turns 1 (Month)!

We just received an announcement that The
Free House pub in Nelson is
celebrating it’s first month in business. Congratulations! Mic and
Eelco, their families and other investors were courageous to move
forward with this venture in these economic times. Opening a business
in a recession is daunting, even if beer is supposed to be more
‘recession proof’ than most products. [...]

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Learning to Speak Beer in New Zealand

Our personal story of discovering New Zealand beer is a good guide for the American beer lover considering a move or extended trip to New Zealand

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Buying a House in New Zealand

Buying a house in New Zealand is a different process than buying real estate in the US. We learned some of the differences through research and a few others the hard way. We now know the risks to watch for and resources to use for Americans to make a fully informed home purchase.

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Two Perfect Days in Nelson

Nelson New Zealand is a hugely popular summer family destination for New Zealanders, and it also has lots of appeal for international visitors. We share our version of the perfect weekend visit for your first trip, drawn from our local experience and our guests’ reactions.

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