The alliance comprises Nelson Regional Development Agency, Council, iwi, Port Nelson, Kernohan Engineering, Skipper Training NZ and Nelson Airport. Eugene Whakahoehoe, chief executive of Ngāti Kuia said the proposal recognised that supporting Defence capability also means supporting the wellbeing of Defence personnel and their whānau. The Nelson Tasman Defence Support Capabilities document can be found here: https://backend.nelsontasman.nz/assets/PDF/Nelson-Tasman-Regional-Defence-Capabilities-VERSION-3-July-27.pdfAbout Nelson Regional Development Agency (NRDA)NRDA’s purpose is to accelerate economic growth, improving wealth and wellbeing for the people of Nelson Tasman. NRDA was established on 1 July 2016 following merger of the former Nelson Regional Economic Development Agency and Nelson Tasman Tourism. Partnership funding contribution from Tasman District Council enables NRDA services to be delivered with a combined Nelson Tasman regional focus.