Win! Prizes and awards
Swap, log and be in to win!
There are plenty of reasons to make a swap: saving money; getting active; and reducing emissions. But there’s another bonus – the chance to win some great prizes from local businesses!
Throughout the six-month programme, Swap One celebrates people and workplaces making lower-carbon travel part of everyday life, with monthly prizes and end-of-programme awards.
Monthly prizes
Every month brings another chance to win, with some fantastic prizes donated by our generous local sponsors.
This year’s prize pool includes:
- An electric bike – thanks to Cycle Nelson
- A $250 Richmond Mall voucher – thanks to Tinline Property
- A Spooners Tunnel Tour – thanks to Cycle Nelson
- A $100 bike service and electrolytes – thanks to Roost Cycles
- Four reformer Pilates classes – thanks to LaForme
- A complimentary strength training programme – thanks to NTS Nutrition
- A mixed carton of eight jars of peanut butter and specialty products – thanks to Pic’s Peanut Butter
Whether you’re new to swapping or already regularly travel low-carbon, log your trips through Swap One to take part.
Keep an eye on our Facebook page for monthly prize announcements and winners.
Image: Becs from Nelson City Council wins the March 2026 Monthly Prize Draw
End-of-programme awards
At the end of the six-month programme, we’ll celebrate the people and workplaces making a difference across Nelson Tasman. Our awards recognise participation, commitment and the positive influence people have on others – from individuals making regular swaps to workplaces getting their teams involved and Champions inspiring others.
Celebrating last year's winners
Our first Swap One programme recognised some impressive achievements:
- Carbon Crusher – Becs Boughton, for the most carbon emissions avoided.
- Swap One Supremo – Julian Daly, for his commitment to low-carbon travel, logging 263 trips.
- Creative Commute – Brian Pollock, for his ingenious bike setup to transport kitesurfing equipment.
- Large Organisation – Cawthron Institute, avoiding 3.4 tonnes of CO₂ emissions.
- Small/Medium Business – Nelson Airport, avoiding 896 kg of CO₂ emissions.
Congratulations to all our winners and everyone who took part!
Image: [Standing, L-R] Linda Cardiff (Swap One/ Travel Friendly), Natalie Gilberd (Mission Zero/ Swap One), Grant Andrews (Health New Zealand Nelson Marlborough), Claire Wouters (Pic’s Peanut Butter), Arturo Neale (Swap One), Marta Karlik-Neale (Mission Zero), Volker Kuntzsch (Cawthron Institute), Jim Sinner (Swap One), Matthew McTague (Sealord), Julian Daly, Peter Olorenshaw (Nelsust), Becs Boughton (Nelson City Council), Ryno Botha (Nelson City Council). [Kneeling – front, L-R] Lucy Byrne (Swap One), Daniela Ramirez (Nelson City Council), Rachel Pemberton (Nelson City Council). Photo courtesy John-Paul Pochin (Light Ltd.)
Thanks to our supporters
A huge thank you to our prize donors and programme supporters over the years:
2026-27: Cycle Nelson, Tinline Property, Roost Cycles, LaForme, NTS Nutrition and Pic’s Peanut Butter
2025-26: CNX, Kimi Ora, Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, Electrify Nelson, The Bike Station and MD Outdoors
Their contributions help us celebrate local swappers, encourage participation and make the programme a little more rewarding.
Ready to get involved?