Nelson , New Zealand is close to the geographical center of New Zealand .
Nelson is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand – it was established in 1841 and was proclaimed a city by royal charter in 1858.Nelson City is close to the geographical centre of New Zealand and bordered to the west and south-west by Tasman District Council and to the north-east , east and south-east by Marlborough District Council .
Nelson, New Zealand