Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Licence needed for work use Start Free Trial
 

Tasman District Council - Latest News [Page 1]

Tasman District Council S&P Credit Rating Reaffirmed

Wednesday, 4 November 2026, 5:19 pm | Tasman District Council

The international rating agency recognised the District’s robust economic profile and experienced Council management team, giving them the confidence to make this rating. More >>

Tasman's Annual Report 2025/26 Adopted

Friday, 30 October 2026, 12:46 pm | Tasman District Council

The Annual Report, which will be made available to the public on the Council’s website, libraries and service centres, highlights a busy and productive 2025/2026 year for the Council. More >>

Forest Sale Supports Council’s Long-Term Financial Resilience

Tuesday, 13 October 2026, 8:41 am | Tasman District Council

Tasman District Council Chief Executive Leonie Rae says the sale is part of Council’s ongoing approach to managing its portfolio of income-producing assets. More >>

National Telemetry Funding For Tasman Boosts Flood Warning System Capabilities

Wednesday, 7 October 2026, 4:44 pm | Tasman District Council

The funding is being implemented right across the District – Waimea, Motueka and Tākaka Rivers, as well as increasing resources in areas such as Motupiko, Riuwaka, and sections of the Wai-iti River. More >>

Minister Declines Application To Lift WCO Plan Stop

Friday, 11 September 2026, 3:47 pm | Tasman District Council

Council remains committed to working with Manawhenua iwi, landowners, water users, the primary sector, and the wider community as the planning system changes. More >>

Annual Plan Adopted

Thursday, 25 June 2026, 4:36 pm | Tasman District Council

The Annual Plan was adopted at a Full Council meeting on Thursday 25 June 2026, and sets out the activities, services and capital projects we intend to deliver and how they will be funded. More >>

Tasman Urban Development Plan Changes Notified And Submissions To Open

Monday, 22 June 2026, 2:42 pm | Tasman District Council

All submissions are important and will help shape the outcome. We encourage residents, landowners, iwi, developers, and community groups to review the proposals and make a submission. More >>

Wakefield Brightwater Urban Growth Plan Changes Meeting Monday 8 June

Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 3:21 pm | Tasman District Council

Public notification of Plan Change 81 and Change 1 to the Regional Policy Statement is planned for mid-June. More >>

Plan Stop Lifted For Tasman’s Plan Change 81

Monday, 20 April 2026, 4:06 pm | Tasman District Council

Tasman District Council looks forward to progressing this important work and continuing engagement with the community and iwi partners as the process moves ahead. More >>

Have Your Say On The Plan For 2026/2027

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 4:48 pm | Tasman District Council

The consultation document explains how we propose to respond to current challenges while balancing the services you value with an equitable approach to rates. More >>

Tasman Dry Weather Task Force Update

Thursday, 2 April 2026, 12:25 pm | Tasman District Council

No other water management zones are affected by these restrictions – this includes Council-managed reticulated water supplies which are subject to alternative and different restriction criteria. More >>

Stage 2 Restrictions Continue For Motupiko Zone As Rain Descends On Tasman

Thursday, 26 March 2026, 10:49 am | Tasman District Council

Tasman Dry Weather Task Force has recommended that current Stage 2 restrictions (a 35% cut to authorised weekly usage) be maintained for the Motupiko water management zone, beginning Monday 31 March. More >>

Tasman Dry Weather Task Force Update

Friday, 20 March 2026, 4:41 pm | Tasman District Council

The district received some minor rain last week, although not significant enough to moderate the dry conditions that have been developing. More >>

Council Agrees To Consult On 9.9% Revenue Increase For 26/27 Year

Friday, 20 March 2026, 3:14 pm | Tasman District Council

The Council will consult on a proposed reduction to the planned increase in funding depreciation from roading by 3.0%, i.e. from 24.0% to 21.0% for 2026/2027. More >>

Tasman Dry Weather Task Force Update

Thursday, 12 March 2026, 5:15 pm | Tasman District Council

The Wai-iti dam is 96% full as of Wednesday, March 11 and has sufficient storage to see though the remainder of this growing season. More >>

Tasman Implements First Water Restrictions For 2025/26 Season

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 10:54 am | Tasman District Council

Despite localised rainfall in parts of Golden Bay and the Richmond/ Waimea area earlier in the week, the Motupiko did not receive any meaningful boost to its river flow. More >>

Tasman Responds To Government Proposals And Bills

Tuesday, 20 January 2026, 12:44 pm | Tasman District Council

Hearing a wide range of Tasman perspectives will greatly strengthen both the Council’s submissions and the national conversation on the future of local government. More >>

Tasman Water Services Delivery Plan Approved

Thursday, 11 December 2025, 10:56 am | Tasman District Council

Tasman District Council Chief Executive Leonie Rae is welcoming the plan’s approval and says this is a significant and important milestone in the establishment of a stand-alone business unit to manage the Council’s water infrastructure. More >>

Resource Management Changes Bring Local Opportunities And Safeguards

Tuesday, 9 December 2025, 1:42 pm | Tasman District Council

"These reforms are an important step toward a more consistent, capable and solutionsfocused resource management system for our region and for New Zealand as a whole”, said Tasman Mayor Tim King. More >>

Right Approach Required For River Work Expectations

Thursday, 4 December 2025, 1:59 pm | Tasman District Council

While rivers are dynamic, constantly changing systems, the June-July 2025 floods have pushed a number of Tasman's rivers into a new state and a new balance that will continue to adjust and settle for some time. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL