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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 >>
