News stories from and about Tasman District Council
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The following news items, many of which are already posted on this website under the general news section, relate to TDC activities:
Tourism Rate to be spread across all Tasman 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 »
Councils propose joint waste management and minimisation plan
(December 12): 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. Full article »
New rating valuations for TDC properties available
(December 9): The valuation rolls for Tasman District have been revised by Quotable Value Limited. The revised Rating Values are effective as at 1 September 2011 and the new notices of valuation will be posted to owners and ratepayers from today. Full article »
Council decides not to set up Maori ward
(November 24): Tasman District Councillors have decided after much consideration not to initiate a Maori ward before the Local Government elections set down for 2013. Full article »
Tasman Council's reporting seen as a model for others
(November 10): TDC's Annual Report for the 2009/10 year has been identified with 5 other Regional, District and City Councils as better than most, particularly in terms of performance reporting. Full article »
Easier access to TDC building staff in Motueka
(November 2): 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. Full article »
Tasman District Council maintains its sound financial performance
(November 2): The assets of the Tasman District are worth in excess of $1 billion - one of the many highlights within the Council's Annual Report for the 2010-2011 year. Full article »
TDC accepts the stopbank refurbishment option
(September 28): The Tasman District Council unanimously accepted the engineer's recommendation to solve Motueka's flood control problem by refurbishing the existing stopbanks. Full article »
Tasman District Council gets 75% approval rating
(September 23): Nearly three quarters of Tasman residents are satisfied with the way rates are spent on services and facilities provided by Council within the District, according to the independent annual customer survey undertaken for the Council. Full article »
TDC locks in Community Board delegations
(September 21): Last month the Tasman District Council agreed to a number of delegations to the Motueka and Golden Bay Community Boards following a process begun last year and further identified within the Local Government Commission's recent Draft plan. Full article »
Options clarified for community decision on river stopbanks
(August 26): Tasman District Council this week brought Motueka residents up to date with analysis and planning for the three possible options still in consideration for managing the risk of flooding from the Motueka River. Full article »
TDC chief executive resigns suddenly
(August 26): Tasman District Council CEO Paul Wylie yesterday morning unexpectedly announced his resignation to take up a new role as CEO of Buller District Council. He says his decision to move had nothing to do with the amalgamation issue. Full article »
TDC makes submission against amalgamation plan
(August 21): Tasman District Council has voted to oppose the proposed amalgamation of Nelson and Tasman Councils and has made and published its submission backing its opinion. Full article »
Tasman Nelson Environment Awards open for nominations
(August 10): The popular regional environment awards are now open for nominations until Friday 16 September. This year there are eight categories including a revamped Sustainable Design category, which has been broadened to include individual buildings. Full article »
TDC set to increase powers for community boards
(July 4): The Tasman District Council last Thursday considered a report suggesting that both the Motueka and Golden Bay Community Boards be given increased powers, and Chief Executive Paul Wylie has suggested that the Council approve them in principle. Full article »
TDC adopts 2011-2012 annual plan
(June 30): Tasman District Council adopted its 2011-2012 Annual Plan today (30/6), confirming the General Rate Rise of 6.05% identified by the Council earlier this month. Full article »
Extra targeted rate for Motueka ward projects
(June 10): The Community Board is to receive $25,000 from an increase to its targeted rate, to be used to tackle several small local projects which have languished for long periods on the Council's works lists due to lack of funds. Full article »
TDC proposes 6.05% general rate increase
(June 10): The Tasman District Council has taken another step in determining its General and Targeted rates for the 2011-2012 year. The coming year's total figure has been determined with a 6.05% increase to the general rate. Full article »
Submissions open on management of park foreshore
(June 9): The public is invited to make submissions on the Abel Tasman Foreshore Scenic Reserve Draft Management Plan that contains proposals for management of the foreshore along the Abel Tasman coastline. Full article »
Electronic waste recycling now available year round
(May 12): A newly launched initiative has brought electronic waste recycling to the Tasman/Nelson region. The Nelson ReUse and Recycle Centre at 6 Vivian Place, Tahunanui is now accepting electronic waste for recycling as part of the e-Cycle Project. Full article »
Nominations open for Nelson Tasman TrustPower Community Awards
(May 7): The once a year opportunity to celebrate and recognise local volunteers has arrived, with nominations now open for the TrustPower Nelson Tasman Community Awards. Full article »
Future design of Motueka township up for discussion
(Apr 29): Possibly the most important document ever to emerge from town planners about the future shape and function of Motueka has been released for all residents to study and comment on. Full article »
TDC passes bylaw banning freedom camping
(Apr 28): Tasman District Council has passed a bylaw that severely restrict, at least in principle, the activities of freedom campers in the district, after years of heated debate as to the extent and effects of the problem. Full article »
Cycle Trails Trust calls on local artists to design logo
(Apr 20): The Nelson Tasman Cycle Trails Trust is getting into gear with the appointment of an executive officer and the launch of a logo competition to raise the profile of the trust and what the region has to offer in cycle tourism. Full article »
Big projects coming up for community consultation
(Apr 14): Some of the most important infrastructure projects that will affect the growth and prosperity of Motueka for decades to come are up for community discussion and consultation this month, with hopes that ratepayers make their opinions known while plans are still at draft stages. Full article »
Submissions open for Motueka flood control options
(Apr 13): Tasman District Council is investigating improving the flood control measures for the Lower Motueka River near Motueka township and Riwaka. After an initial round of community consultation and investigation five options have been identified for further consideration. Full article »
Free internet to remain without restrictions at Motueka Library
(Apr 7): The partnership agreement between the Tasman District Council and the Aotearoa Peoples Network Kaharoa (ANPK), the central government authority that provides the free broadband internet access in libraries, has been extended through a Council decision. Full article »
Freedom camping bylaw may soon come into effect
(Mar 13): Some relief may be in sight for those concerned about the detrimental effects of freedom camping in the region. The Tasman District Council has voted to enter a consultation period for a new Freedom Camping Bylaw that will replace the current Freedom Camping Policy. Full article »
TDC's next Annual Plan up for discussion
(Mar 11): The Tasman District Council has prepared its 2011/2012 Draft Annual Plan and later this month will meet with Motueka ratepayers to discuss what it is proposing to do in the district for the next planning year. Full article »
Applications sought for Tasman Youth Council
(Feb 17): Recruitment for the 2011 Tasman Youth Council has begun, with applications currently being accepted for interested young people to join and make a difference in their local communities. Full article »
Motueka River flood control options presented to Council
(Feb 14): Tasman District Council's Engineering Services Committee has been presented with five options for Motueka's future flood control. Once approved by the committee, the five options would form the basis of ongoing public consultation begun last year in Motueka. Full article »
High Street North stormwater pipe to ease flooding
(Feb 14): Council will be installing new stormwater pipes in High Street Motueka, north of the shopping centre, to address flooding problems in this area. The Decks Reserve car park is also being resealed. Full article »
Council presents amalgamation submission to the Local Government Commission
(Dec 15): The Tasman District Council presented it submission with regard to the proposed amalgamation of Nelson and Tasman Districts to the Local Government Commission this morning. Full article »
Amalgamation submissions to be heard in Motueka
(Dec 13): The Local Government Commission received about 450 submissions on the proposal for the union of Tasman District and Nelson City. Submissions from Motueka residents will be heard on Thursday. Full article »
Top of the South Maps website launched
(Dec 9): Today sees the launch of “Top of the South Maps”, a mapping website showing property, recreation and services information in Tasman/ Nelson. Full article »
Speak Out Nelson Tasman tackles racism
(Dec 9): A reporting system for racist incidents in Tasman and Nelson was officially launched on November 29th. Speak Out Nelson Tasman is an initiative of the Nelson Multicultural Council with the support of government agencies, the Nelson Safer Community Council and the Human Rights Commission. Full article »
Water rationing for Waimea Plains from 6 December
(Dec 2): Tasman District Council’s Dry Weather Taskforce Convenor, Dennis Bush-King, said that water rationing for users on the Waimea Plains will be implemented effective Monday, 6 December. Full article »
TDC supports Pike River Miners Relief Fund Trust
(Dec 2): The Tasman District Council Offices are collection points for the Pike River Miners Relief Fund Trust, set up by the Grey District Council to help those affected by the Pike River Mine tragedy. Full article »
Council releases 2009/2010 Annual Report
(Nov 19): The Annual Report for the Tasman District Council was released today. The Council produces an Annual Report each year to account for the money provided to it by its ratepayers, financial institutions and government agencies. Full report »
TDC holds off water restrictions for another week
(Nov 17): Tasman District Council's Dry Weather Taskforce has met to review the water situation across the District and has deferred the introduction of water restrictions for at least another week. Full article »
Tasman District Council releases it submission on amalgamation
(Oct 28): The Tasman District Council discussed its draft submission to the Local Government Commission on the amalgamation petition today. The draft submission has been released publicly after the Council debate with the final draft to be released closer to the November 8th closing date for submissions. Full article »
TDC's Annual Report reflects prudent financial management
(Oct 28): The Tasman District Council's Annual Report for the 2009-10 year was debated today at the second meeting of the new Council. The highlights of the report include the acknowledgement that the assets managed by the Council on behalf of residents and ratepayers are now worth $1.075 billion. Full article »
The Motueka "Boil Water" notice has been lifted
(Oct 12): The "Boil Water" notice affecting the Motueka Town Water Supply has been lifted as of today Monday 12th October, after four consecutive days of tests free of E. Coli. Full article »
Council investigating reasons for Town Water Supply contamination
(Oct 1): The precautionary boil water notice, announced three weeks ago, is still in force for households and businesses connected to the Motueka Water Town Supply, and while the contamination has yet to be identified, some theories are now being tested. Full article »
Nelson/Tasman Council amalgamation process announced
(Sept 23): The Local Government Commission has called for submissions on a proposal to merge Tasman District and Nelson City. The Commission says submissions may be made on any matter relevant to the proposal. Full article »
Voting time commences for local body elections
(Sept 22): All Tasman residents and ratepayers should have received their voting papers over the last week and now have until noon on Saturday October 9th to make their decisions on who they wish to represent them. Full article »
Mayor urges role to play in amalgamation process
(Sept 10): Yesterday’s announcement from the Local Government Commission regarding the investigation into the possible union between Nelson City and the Tasman District is the first step in a process that all Tasman residents need to play a role, said Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne. Full article »
Community Grants closing next Tuesday
(Aug 27): A reminder that applications for TDC's annual Community Grants are closing Tuesday 31 August 2010. All applications must be in by 4:30pm. Full article »
Great environmental projects wanted by TDC
(Aug 18): Nominations for the Tasman Nelson Environment Awards officially open tomorrow, Friday 20 August. The Awards are a joint Nelson City and Tasman District Council initiative to recognise and celebrate people and organisations in our community who are making a difference both today and in the future. Full article »
Tasman District Council launches revamped website
(Aug 12): TDC today launched its much-awaited new website, a significant rebuild of the old site which had long ago become outdated and hard to use. The new site is bright, attractive and well organised. Full article »
Tasman will support the amalgamation review, not the outcome sought
(August 5): The Tasman District Council has reaffirmed that it will co-operate fully with the Local Government Commission in its investigation into the possible amalgamation of the Tasman District and Nelson City Councils. Full article »
Local Government Elections process begins
(July 22): Tomorrow sees the first milestone of this year's local government elections with nominations opening for Mayor, Councillors, Motueka and Golden Bay Community Boards and the District Health Board. Full article »
Council takes a creative approach to Graffiti Vandalism
(July 8): A creative youth-led approach could help to stamp out graffiti vandalism in Richmond and Motueka. The 'Pride of Place - Tasman Graffiti Vandalism Prevention Project' has had a productive first year, creating a plan on how to tackle the problem. Full article »
Tasman District Council Annual Plan adopted
(July 1): The Annual Plan for the 2010/11 year was adopted at the Council meeting yesterday. The total rates will approximately increase across a range between 3.57% and 5.71% depending on the location of ratepayers and services received. Full article »
Discount and GST rise provide focus on early payment of rates
(June 26): In its Corporate Services Committee meeting yesterday the Tasman District Council identified the benefits available to ratepayers in light of the impending rise in GST in October 2010. Full article »
Local body election details announced
(June 24): The next local government and district health board elections will be held on Saturday 9th October, just over three months off now. Full article »
Annual Plan keeps average general rate rise under 4%
(June 10): Tasman District Councillors have taken a hard line within their Annual Plan deliberations and managed the average general rate rise this year to less than 4%, down from 5.2% predicted in the Ten Year Plan. Full article »
Motueka Ward Councillors happy with water decision
(June 9): Motueka Ward Councillors Eileen Wilkins, Barry Dowler and Jack Inglis are happy with the independent commissioners' decision regarding water allocation to the Tasman District Council for community supply purposes. Full article »
Residents Views Sought on Council Services and Facilities
(June 5): Tasman District Council is to conduct its annual survey of residents to determine their level of satisfaction with Council services and facilities. Interviewing for the survey begins on Friday 11 June, and is expected to be completed on Sunday 20 June. Full article »
Consent granted for water take from Motueka Plains aquifer
(June 1): A Panel of Independent Commissioners has granted resource consent to the Tasman District Council's Engineering Department to take up to 16,000 cubic metres of water per day for the proposed Motueka Coastal Community Water supply. Full article »
Request for more funds for footpaths
(May 29): At the May 27 2010 meeting of the TDC Engineering Services Committee meeting, committee chair Trevor Norriss asked the Council to consider reinstating the Footpath Rehabilitation Budget to $100,000 district wide. He also reported on road works in High Street and High Street North before the bridge. Full article »
Annual Plan process continues after submissions end
(Apr 28): The second stage of Tasman District Council's Annual Plan process has closed with the deadline for written submissions at 4.30pm last Monday. There were nearly 250 submissions. Full article »
Residents provide feedback on the river stopbank proposals
(Apr 20): Residents of Motueka, Riwaka and other villages near the Motueka River have been attending meetings held by the Tasman District Council's consultants to tell the council what they think of proposals to upgrade the river's stopbanks. Full article »
Groundwater levels at record lows
(Apr 15): The Tasman District is experiencing a 1-in-10 year drought at present, and groundwater levels at Waikoropupu Springs and in the Hau Zone in Motueka have reached their lowest recorded levels for this time of the year. Full article »
Changes to rates for tourism-oriented businesses
(Mar 31): The Council is proposing increases in targeted rates for businesses which benefit from tourism, partly to match inflation but also to include more part-time accommodation providers and larger shopping centres.
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TDC seeks feedback on river stopbank plan
(Mar 23): The Tasman District Council's 10-year Plan identified the need for a review of the current flood control measures for Motueka, and in particular the Motueka River, and is asking residents to express their opinions. Full article »
Draft Annual Plan released
Tasman District Council released its Draft Annual Plan 2010/2011 for public consultation on Monday 22 March 2010. Submissions on the draft plan close on 26 April 2010. Copies of the draft plan and supporting documents are provided on the TDC website here. Details of work planned for Motueka have been extracted from those documents and are listed on Motueka Online here »
Offer to purchase land
The council's Community Services committee said that council has made an offer to purchase land adjacent to Sports Park Motueka, which is currently leased by the High School from the Wakatu Incorporation.
Drop the water of appeal idea, local TDC councillors urge
(Feb 18): Motueka-based Tasman District councillors have called on the Motueka Community Board to abandon its plans to appeal to the Environment Court about water resources. Full article »
Ecofest organisers seek locals with green thumbs
(Mar 3): Do you have an urban garden full of incredible edibles? Ecofest organisers are seeking locals with green thumbs and green minds to open up their gardens and homes as part of the event’s home and garden tour series. Full article »
Tasman cycling events for Bike Wise Month
(Feb 1): Tasman district residents are being encouraged to dust off their saddles for a series of free biking events taking place throughout February 2010 as part of Bike Wise Month, an event funded by the NZ Transport Agency and the Ministry of Health, as New Zealand’s annual celebration of the bicycle. Full article »
Council discusses concerns about rural burn-offs
(Dec 19): Tasman District Council met rural industry representatives recently to discuss concerns about burn-offs. The Council's website reports that the meeting discussed how smoke from rural fires affects the environment, people's health, amenities and well-being, as well as how it damages Tasman's image as a clean and healthy place to live. Full article »
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