Tasman District Council
213 posts | 9 images
The Tasman District Council is a public benefit entity whose primary objective is to provide goods and services for community or social benefit.
Councils are required to make decisions and set directions for promoting the social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of their communities. They also have a responsibility to lead, provide for and contribute to the good governance of their communities.
TASMAN — No matter how good a driver you are, winter presents its own set of driving hazards.
555 views
Matariki can be translated in two ways – Mata Riki (Tiny Eyes) and Mata Ariki (Eyes of God).
302 views
MAPUA — The Council has put the official seal on the Mapua Waterfront Park, confirming the name for its part of the former Fruitgrowers Chemical Company site.
894 views
TASMAN — An action packed week of youth events, workshops and activities took place across the District recently, as part of the 2012 Youth Week celebrations.The Tasman Youth Council took a proactive role in ‘making things happen for young people’ with both the Waimea and Motueka clusters planning, organising and delivering events for their peers and community to enjoy.
299 views
TASMAN — Nelson Tasman TrustPower Community Awards Nominations for Nelson Tasman TrustPower Community Awards close 29 June 2012.
356 views
TASMAN — Council is getting tough on the few individuals who use our beautiful natural environment as a rubbish tip, discarding household waste, TVs, cars, even rotting animal carcasses beside rivers and streams.
273 views
TASMAN — Each week the Council produces a 15-minute radio show that delves into the huge variety of work it is carrying out around the District.
800 views
MOTUEKA — The issues arising from this project stem from the Environment Court Interim Decision issued in March 2011.
707 views
MOTUEKA — The future of Motueka Aerodrome has been provisionally mapped out and the Council now wants to hear your views.
677 views
TASMAN — Council funding of $4 million for Tasman’s Great Taste Trail “brings a level of certainty” that will enable the completion of the 175km loop to a better standard and in quicker time, says David Bonnett, chairman of the Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust (NTCTT).
286 views
TASMAN — Nelson-Tasman Region Civil Defence & Emergency Management Group Thursday 7 June 1100hrs Release No: 4 Final Storm Update Clean up is underway following yesterday's wild winter weather.
535 views
TASMAN — Nelson Tasman Region Civil Defence & Emergency Management Group Wednesday 6 June 1620 hours Release No: 3 Storm Update The major front passing through Nelson and Tasman has now died down, with winds down to 20kmph across the region.
483 views
TASMAN — Nelson Tasman Region Civil Defence & Emergency Management Group 1315 hours Release No: 2 Storm Update Fifty sandbags are still in place but flood waters appear to be receding in Murchison; 150 sandbags remain on standby.
463 views
MAPUA — Users of the Mapua Wharf and Channel area are advised of the following: 1.
822 views
TASMAN — The Met Service has issued a heavy rain warning today affecting the ranges of Buller and Northwest Nelson, which could see 100mm or more of rainfall on Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 and 6 June.
494 views
TASMAN — The release of the second Land and Water Forum (LAWF) report, paves the way for important public discussion and ongoing policy development round the complex issues of limit setting and allocation of our most precious resource – water, Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne said on the release of the report.
472 views
TASMAN — Tasman residents will have the chance to rate the Tasman District Council during its annual phone survey later this month.
306 views
TASMAN — The realignment of Riwaka-Kaiteriteri Road at Pukekoikoi (Turners Bluff) has been delayed after the discovery of the remains of an early Māori pa on the top of the bluff.
322 views
MOTUEKA — The Environment Court has found in favour of Tasman District Council’s plans to access water in Motueka.
669 views
TASMAN — The region’s joint waste management and minimisation plan (JWMMP) has been given the go-ahead by both Tasman District and Nelson City Councils.
271 views
TASMAN — Thursday 26 April 2012 Poll to Decide on the Proposal to Unite Tasman District and Nelson City and to form a Nelson Tasman District Council In accordance with section 86 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, I hereby declare the results for the Amalgamation Poll held on Saturday 21st April 2012.
176 views
NELSON — The Metservice has issued a severe weather warning for North-West Nelson for tonight (26/4) as a result of a broad trough of low pressure over the Tasman Sea moving onto New Zealand.
475 views
TASMAN — The people of Tasman and Nelson have spoken with the majority of those that chose to vote believing the current two Council structures enables the most appropriate representation for the respective communities.
374 views
MOTUEKA — Claims of possible water contamination from the Birdhurst compost site in Motueka have been quashed following the return of test results.
652 views
TASMAN — Tasman’s Mayor Richard Kempthorne has today accepted the view of the Auditor General that a flyer sent out with the Council’s Newsline newspaper last week was in breach of the Council’s resolution not to spend any money promoting or opposing the proposal to unite Tasman and Nelson Councils.
311 views
TASMAN — The recently released 2011 BERL Regional Rankings identifies Tasman and Nelson as taking opportunities not losing them.
154 views
TASMAN — Tasman District Council’s Regulatory Manager Adrian Humphries is encouraging homeowners and members of the building trade to get up to speed with the Government’s new residential building rules coming into force on 1 March 2012.
336 views
TASMAN — Efficiencies and increased collaboration between Councils is the focus of the South Island Strategic Alliance (SISA) involving nearly all the Councils of the South Island.
396 views
TASMAN — From 10am Wednesday morning it has been forecasted for up to 250mm of rain to fall over 24 hours in the in Golden Bay Ranges with intensities of 25-35 mm/hr.
500 views
TASMAN — Devastated by the December rain event the road to Totaranui and Awaroa has become a talismanic road for the area with its restoration a positive sign of recovery and resilience.
147 views
TASMAN — If you are planning a community art event, performance, exhibition or mural you can apply for funding assistance from the Tasman Creative Communities Scheme.
287 views
TASMAN — Friday 27 January 2012 Water Rabbit Island still has large areas of pond water, the water exceeds the recreational bathing water standards and is fenced to exclude the public.
522 views
TASMAN — As the holiday weekend approaches drivers are asked to exercise caution and be patient on the recently opened section of Abel Tasman Drive to Wainui and the road to Cable Bay.
406 views
TASMAN — A significant step forward for Tasman’s Great Taste Trail has been achieved with the granting of resource consent for a substantial part of the Coastal section along the Waimea Estuary.
366 views
TASMAN — The Tasman District Council is proposing to change the way it collects the current Targeted Tourism Rate.
274 views
TASMAN — Wednesday 25 January 2012 Latest information from Nelson Tasman Civil Defence.
471 views
NELSON — The Tasman District Council is delighted to announce the appointment of Lindsay McKenzie to the role of Chief Executive.
701 views
TASMAN — Aniseed Valley Road remains closed to the general public with residents having access to their homes through Mead Road.
312 views
TASMAN — Northwest gales and a burst of heavy rain for the northwest of the South Island In the 24 hours from midnight Thursday to midnight Friday 100mm of rain is expected, particularly west of Motueka.
424 views
TASMAN — 7:45pm, 18 December 2011 New information Grenville Terrace As a precautionary measure, residents from approximately 30 homes above the Rocks Road slip were evacuated earlier today after a geotechnical inspection noted recent land movements.
717 views
NELSON — 3:30PM, 18 DECEMBER 2011 As a precautionary measure, residents from approximately 30 homes above the Rocks Road slip will be evacuated after a geotechnical inspection noted recent land movements.
700 views
TASMAN — 10:33AM, 18 DECEMBER 2011 New information Note: Media releases will contain only the newest information.
573 views
TASMAN — Look after each other, stay home, conserve water is the key message from Nelson Mayor Aldo Miccio.
285 views
TASMAN — Slips and flooding through most catchments in Tasman District have resulted in significant quantities of debris heading downstream, including some large logs and potentially animal carcasses and structures such as fences, that would not normally be in the river flow.
484 views
TASMAN — Slips and flooding through most catchments in Tasman District have resulted in significant quantities of debris heading downstream, potentially including animal carcasses, structures, vehicles and large logs that would not normally be in the river flow.
588 views
NELSON — Latest Information Please visit Nelson Tasman Civil Defence for the latest information.
660 views
Latest Information Updated information from Civil Defence will be posted to www.nelsontasmancivildefence.co.nz.
257 views
TASMAN — The release of the proposed Joint Waste Management and Minimisation Plan is a call for real behavioural change in the communities of Nelson and Tasman.
425 views
TASMAN — Read articles from the December 2 edition of Newsline.
345 views
TASMAN — The appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer for Tasman District Council has moved a step closer with an initial list of five candidates selected from the 48 applications received for the recently advertised role.
209 views
MOTUEKA — In a repeat of Monday’s heavy rain event river levels are rising in the lower Motueka River and will continue to do so for the next few hours.
545 views
TASMAN — Tasman District Councillors have decided after much consideration not to initiate a Māori ward before the Local Government elections set down for 2013.
483 views
TAKAKA — Takaka residents got to see first-hand the results of flood hazard modelling for the Takaka River at a public meeting on Friday 18 November.
949 views
RICHMOND — Work to extend and strengthen the Tasman District Council Offices on Queen Street in Richmond has started.
645 views
MOTUEKA — River levels are expected to continue rising in the lower Motueka River for the next three to four hours.
464 views
TASMAN — Read articles from the November 18 edition of Newsline.
109 views
TASMAN — Tasman District Council has been held up as an example for others by the Office of the Auditor General.
207 views
TAUPO — ‘Rakau’ (wood) is a vehicle of expression for artists Robbie Graham, Delani Brown & Eleazar Bramley of Taupō and Hawkes Bay artist Leanne Culy.
663 views
TASMAN — Read articles from the November 4 edition of Newsline.
367 views
TASMAN — Residents of Golden Bay and greater Motueka will soon be able to call on the services of a Building Consent Officer in their local Council offices.
278 views
TAKAKA — The Tasman District Council is in the process of investigating how the Takaka township may be affected in the event of a large flood in the Takaka River.
719 views
TASMAN — The assets of the Tasman District are worth in excess of $1billion – one of the many highlights within the Council’s Annual Report for the 2010-2011 year.
133 views
TASMAN — The Tasman District Council is to go ahead with planned building renovations and extensions.
141 views
The management of the boat ramp at Tarakohe, Golden Bay is to be transferred to the Tasman District Council in late December this year.
199 views
TASMAN — The latest RMA Survey of local authorities reflects the continued good work of the Tasman District Council.
369 views
TASMAN — The Tasman District Council did not intend to portray the Local Government Commission as having a predetermined view of the outcome of the current amalgamation proposal as may have been inferred in a recent statement regarding the current hearings process.
133 views
TASMAN — The Local Government Commission’s draft amalgamation plan provides little clarity or certainty to the questions being raised by a large number of submitters - that was the central message delivered by the Tasman District Council today.
169 views
TASMAN — The amalgamation debate has been riddled with anecdotes and historical rumour regarding ‘lost opportunities’, Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne said today following hearings with regard to the region’s amalgamation debate.
186 views
TASMAN — Tasman District Council Chief Executive Officer, Paul Wylie, will be leaving the Council on 30 September to take up his new role with the Buller District Council.
166 views
TASMAN — The Tasman District Council has resolved at its meeting (Thursday 22 September) to invite Archdeacon Andy Joseph to become Kaumātua for the Council.
185 views
TASMAN — Nearly three-quarters of Tasman residents are satisfied with the way rates are spent on services and facilities provided by Council within the District is the headline result from the independent annual customer survey undertaken by the National Research Bureau for the Council.
171 views
TASMAN — The chance to have your say on the region’s Civil Defence emergency plan is now into its last days.
284 views
TASMAN — The Local Government Commission will hold hearings of submissions on the draft reorganisation scheme for the union of Nelson City and Tasman District as follows: 28 September 2011- Saxton Pavilion starting 9am; 29 September 2011- St John's Hall, Motueka starting 9am; 30 September 2011 - Saxton Pavilion starting 8.45am.
124 views
TASMAN — Nominations for the Nelson Tasman Environment Awards 2011 have been extended until Friday 23 September.
118 views
TASMAN — The Tasman District Council will be advertising for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) following the recent resignation of the current CEO Paul Wylie to take up the same position in the Buller District.
160 views
TASMAN — The South Island has been reminded enough times in the last year of the force of Mother Nature and how prepared we need to be.
254 views
Canterbury mayors have written an open letter to the people of New Zealand.
239 views
TASMAN — The Tasman District Council has agreed to participate in the Government’s leaky home Financial Assistance Package scheme.
155 views
TASMAN — Tasman District Council CEO Paul Wylie has announced his resignation to become CEO of Buller District Council.
158 views
TASMAN — Tasman District Council has sent its submission to the Local Government Commisson on the Draft Reorganisation Plan for the proposed union of Tasman District Council and Nelson City Council.
138 views
TASMAN — The popular regional awards are now open for nominations until Friday 16 September 2011.
265 views
TASMAN — Since late February this year, a working group of Councillors, Community Board members and local residents has met to resolve issues surrounding the proposed Takaka Wastewater Treatment Plant upgrade.
194 views
TASMAN — American and Kiwi cultures will rub shoulders as the three-day Richmond Festival in September welcomes the United States rugby team, plus fans, during the Rugby World Cup 2011.
135 views
TASMAN — Tasman Youth Council Members from the Tasman Youth Council are set to take part in a ‘Top of the South’ Youth Council Forum.
354 views
TASMAN — Tasman has gained ‘International Safe Community’ accreditation from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
277 views
TASMAN — Funding has been recently gained from ACC to undertake a research project that will investigate the extent of, and contributing factors to alcohol issues in the Nelson CBD.
252 views
TASMAN — The reports that were used by the Wellington based Local Government Commission (LGC) to create its draft reorganisation scheme for the union of Nelson City and Tasman District contain a number of significant factual errors, omissions and unsubstantiated assertions.
165 views
TASMAN — Over forty Takaka business owners, volunteer fire personnel and Council staff braved a mid-winter day of rain and wind to celebrate the commissioning of the township’s fully reticulated firefighting water main.
309 views
TASMAN — meantime the Council has written an open letter to the Commission asking them to correct the many and fundamental flaws in their informing reports.
138 views
TASMAN — New region wide initiative focused on getting people walking, running and cycling.
388 views
TASMAN — SPARC’s Active Communities funding of $300,000 has been confirmed meaning the Nelson Tasman “Get Moving” project is go.
303 views
TASMAN — Fine and frosty weather is predicted for Friday morning (15 July 2011).
269 views
TASMAN — Update at 9.00 am All local roads and state highways in the Tasman District are open.
277 views
TASMAN — Latest update as at 2:30pm All local roads in the area are now open, including Kerr Hill Road and Korere-Tophouse Road up to St Arnaud.
248 views
TASMAN — What began as a community need after the Fonterra fire of 2005, and highlighted by the Commercial Street fire last year, is now a reality with the official opening of the Takaka fire main by recently retired Golden Bay Councillor Noel Riley today (12/7/2011).
296 views