Tāhunanui Beach
71%
Maitai River
29%
Winner: Tāhunanui Beach Wins With 71% ☀️
Seems there’s no beating sand between your toes on a sunny Nelson afternoon.
About this Pulse Check
Nelson Pulse asked readers, “Where would you rather spend a sunny Nelson afternoon?” A total of 812 readers voted between 3-8 September 2026. Of those responses, 71% chose Tāhunanui Beach and 29% chose the Maitai River. Voting was conducted through links in the Nelson Pulse email newsletter.