Coming events
 Great Taste Trail meeting, Wednesday, 6pm, Top 10 Holiday Park
Official opening of Wharf Road walkway, Saturday, 11.30am, starting at High St roundabout
Recreation Centre 25th birthday, Tuesday, February 14th
Community Board meeting, Tuesday, February 14th, 4.00pm, TDC meeting room
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Changes made from draft amalgamation scheme
(February 1st): The Local Government's Reorganisation Scheme for the Union of Nelson City and Tasman District, unveiled yesterday, includes several changes to the draft scheme which was debated on this website last spring. Full article »
Council amalgamation vote to go ahead in April
(January 31): A new local government structure for the Nelson and Tasman area has been approved by the Local Government Commission which will be put to the electors of both districts for approval in separate amalgamation polls. Full article »
Fire volunteers make flower baskets a success
(January 30): One of Motueka's success stories for the summer holiday period has been the hanging flower baskets along High Street, and special thanks are due to the voluntary members of the Motueka Rural Fire Brigade. Full article, photos »
Cuts, delays to services proposed in long term plan
(January 29): Money-saving cuts in services and delays in new projects are proposed in the new draft of Tasman District Council's Long Term Plan, which is being released for consultation from late February. Full article »
Camera Club photos showcased in cinema slideshow
(January 27): The State Cinema and the Camera Club have joined forces to display a set of quality photos being shown before films, showcasing local talent and landscapes.
Full article »
Tourism Rate to be spread across all ratepayers
(January 26): The Tasman District Council is proposing to change the way it collects the current Targeted Tourism Rate, which would lead to a $20 rates increase to general ratepayers. Full article »
TDC appoints Lindsay McKenzie as new CEO
(January 24): The Tasman District Council today announce the appointment of Lindsay McKenzie to the role of Chief Executive. Mr McKenzie is currently Chief Executive of Gisborne District Council. Full article »
Schoolchildren to be rewarded for positive behaviour
(January 24): Four local schools are ready to launch a scheme with Motueka businesses to reward students for good behaviour around town. Full article »
Happy faces, loads of fun at Teddy Bears Picnic
(January 23): The crowd was down slightly on last year's event, but the happy faces and energetic play of the children - and their parents - at Thorp Bush on Saturday around lunch time spoke of another successful family celebration. Article, photos »
Community support sought to extend cycle trail
(January 23): Further work is under way to build community and business support for the funding of the extension of the Great Taste Trail cycle path from Mapua to Motueka and Riwaka. Full article »
Motueka abuzz after choral concert
(January 21): It might have been a poor choice, spending yesterday's lovely evening indoors. It turned out to be well worth the sacrifice and much more than the $20 admission to our local Memorial Hall. Enriching. Really. Full article »
No answers yet on how to revive pipfruit industry
(January 18): Local fruitgrower groups are finding that getting agreement among beleaguered orchardists on how to pull the pipfruit industry out of the mire is proving more difficult. Full article »
Nelson City CEO announces resignation
(January 18): Nelson City Council Chief Executive Keith Marshall yesterday announced his resignation from his role, effective mid-April, saying it was "in order to make myself available for other opportunities" which he did not disclose. Full article »
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