Nelson Jewellery Week 2025: Society, history, story and strength

Cultural Conversations were proud to be part of Nelson Jewellery week hosting a Garland workshop from Kaetaeta Wilson from Kiribati, The Jewel in the Brown, the Mahi ringa makers lounge and Vikki Mason's brooch workshop. 

Katie Pascoe (Co Director NJW 2023) & Tanya Nock (Director of Cultural Conversations) at the opening at the Suter Gallery, Nelson, Whakatū, Aotearoa, NZ.

Jude van der Merwe reviews the premier jewellery event in Aotearoa and finds works with deep historical resonance.

Kia ora – pinch me, I’m dreaming. These were among my first and recurring thoughts after arriving in Whakatū, Nelson. The place is an entire picture postcard – unbelievably pretty views, gorgeous hills surrounding an ambitiously large curved bay, fabulous cafes, wine bars, restaurants and utterly brilliant weather. Better still – an entirely walkable city.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get better, it went ahead and did just that. Nelson Jewellery Week (NJW) developed and presented by Arts Council Nelson in partnership with local jewellers, galleries and community is a gem of the first order.

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Source: Garland Magazine,The stories behind what we make