Live in the central Nelson area?

The New Hub is home to one of the Way2Go hubs operating throughout the region. We're here to help you increase your levels of activity and get all the benefits of fitness without even leaving town. Make new friends, have fun, join us!

Introducing: Matt Shipman - Nelson Central, The New Hub

Matt Shipman hardly had time to put away his student books, before he was pedalling off to his new role as recreation coordinator at The New Hub in Nelson.

I believe in the power of exercise to improve people's lives, and that's what the New Hub is all about, Matt says. This is the perfect job because it's everything I've studied, plus exercise, all rolled into one.

Matt is a keen mountain biker and is enjoys coordinating the Way2Go Upcycle programme, which aims to improve cycle confidence.

Nelson's a great place to cycle, and cycling makes you feel good, but you have to have your wits about you when you are riding.

Because the New Hub is in the central city, Matt hopes to develop more morning activities as people often don't have enough time for exercise during their lunchtime.

A men's fitness circuit and some gym equipment at the New Hub are also in his sights: I'll be looking at different ways we can remove barriers to being active.

Matt can be contacted on 545 9147 or recreation@nelsonhub.org

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Find your sport

There are dozens of clubs and providers of sport and recreation in the Nelson area. If there is something specific you are looking for, let us know and we will find it for you.

You'll find us at

The New Hub, 23 New Street, Nelson 7010 Nelson

We're open

6 days a week, Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm, Saturday 12pm- 5pm. Closed statutory holidays.

Get in touch

• P : 545 9147
• E : recreation@nelsonhub.org
• www.nelsonhub.org
  

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