One of the capuchin troop in its current enclosure at Natureland. (Photo/Supplied) A troop of cheeky capuchin monkeys is set to enjoy a larger, more natural environment at Nelson’s Natureland Zoo after local civil construction companies banded together .
The decision was passed by the Nelson City Council by eight votes to four, at a meeting of the community and recreation committee on Thursday. While the initial proposal recommended the extension be subject to Natureland presenting a business case at the end of 2021, this was amended to say the council’s decision to extend the lease “does not indicate a commitment to future funding support by Council for the enhancement of Natureland”. Natureland Trust chairman Stephen Standley said the trust’s preference was for the lease to be granted without encumbrance, as it would allow them to begin fundraising as soon as they had completed their business case.