Above Trafalgar

Sheehan Financial have been helping everyday Kiwis reach their financial goals since 2008. They are as local as it gets, with an office in town at the top of Trafalgar Street. As one of Nelson’s few independent financial advice firms, Mark and Claire are dedicated to providing quality, individual financial advice that you can trust. Their mission is to take care of all things financial so that you can focus on living your life.

Whether you're saving for retirement, your family's future, or a special trip away, Sheehan Financial can take a look at your financial circumstances and provide tailored investment, insurance, and KiwiSaver advice to help you get there.

As a locally run business they take great pride in supporting local organisations like FC Nelson, Nelson Golf Club, and the Fifeshire Foundation, and believe in giving back to the community and supporting the causes that matter most to their clients.

Offering a combined 30 years’ experience, get in touch with licensed financial advisors Mark Sheehan and Claire Corbysmith to start your road to financial freedom.

To read what some of their clients have to say about their services, visit sheehanfinancial.co.nz.

Nestled upstairs at 243 Trafalgar Street hides one of the region's most talented tattoo artists, Joshua Thomas. Hailing from Melbourne and professionally tattooing since 2018, Joshua offers modern and reliable tattooing in bold Americana and fine botanical styles. Whether a design is as intricate as snakeskin, or a simple rose, clients are well looked after at Trafalgar Street Tattoo with the ‘softest hands in the South’.

Providing a five-star service, Josh’s studio is kept to the highest sanitary standards with hospitalgrade disinfectants and a thorough daily cleaning regime. Contrary to typical tattoo shops, Trafalgar Street Tattoo is private; appointments are peaceful, professional, and provide access to beautiful kitchen and bathroom amenities. “It's warm, quiet, and I pride myself on offering a safe and welcoming space for all individuals wanting to get tattooed.” Bookings are by appointment only.

A home loan and insurance adviser network that approaches things a little differently, NZ Home Loan business owner Phil Muir helps his clients get into their first house, their fifth investment property and everything in between. Located upstairs at 295 Trafalgar Street, NZ Home Loans have been operating in the region for over twenty years and along with their Blenheim office they cover the whole Top of the South.

Phil says NZHL is a purpose-driven (financial freedom, faster) home loan and insurance adviser network. “We help over 50,000 Kiwis collectively save millions in interest costs each year. We do this by taking a structured, personalised approach: providing coaching and advisory support, tailored smart home loan structures, and tools that put our clients in control.” Financial advisor Alesia Pochon operates full time from the Nelson office and has the backing of the whole Top of the South team, says Phil.

Located on the corner of Trafalgar and Hardy street, Nelson Provincial Museum|Pupuri Taonga o Te Tai

Ao is a treasure trove of local history. Upstairs you’ll find their exciting new exhibition ‘Treasured Objects of Mana and Significance | Morimoritia Ngā Taonga Tuku Iho’ open until July 9.

The exhibition has something for everyone. Natural history enthusiasts can stand beside a moa and peer in on precious kōkako and huia. Historic taonga, paintings, powerful photographs and intricate botanical illustrations provide fascinating snapshots of the past. Those who appreciate their biscuits will delight in the hand-written recipe for gingernuts from the Griffin’s factory. See relics of Antarctic expeditions and a balaclava from Russian protest band ‘Pussy Riot.’

“This exhibition offers a rare opportunity to view some of the amazing treasures that we hold on behalf of the people of Nelson and Tasman” says Museum CEO Lucinda Jimson. Free for Nelson Tasman ratepayers and residents.

Upstairs in the historic building at 284 Trafalgar Street lies ATELIER Studio|Gallery, a beautiful space to encounter quality art. Founded in 2018 as a not-for-profit initiative to support, represent, and promote emerging contemporary artists, ATELIER Studio|Gallery presents an exhibition programme of artists both local and nation-wide to showcase contemporary artwork which engages with interesting ideas and concepts to give a voice to its creator. “Each show runs for five weeks and creates a space for emerging and established artists to build towards and present a significant body of work.”

“We have an exciting network of artists who we show throughout the year and the exhibitions are continuously evolving,” says founder and director David James. “We take a relational approach with our artists, creating a connection with them and working alongside them to realise their vision.” Their latest exhibition is a group show which includes three different female artists, including local Christine Hunter, Cantabrian Gaylene Barnes and Rhode Island native R. Sawan White.