Tasman District Council - Latest News [Page 11]
High arsenic levels found after burning of treated timber
Friday, 26 August 2016, 12:05 pm | Tasman District Council
Tasman District Council air quality monitoring in Richmond between 2013 and 2015 has identified the presence of arsenic at the Oxford Street monitoring station. Monitoring data indicate the annual average arsenic concentration for 2014 in Richmond (19 nanograms ... More >>
Tasman joins sector submitting against proposed legislation
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 5:14 pm | Tasman District Council
Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne has delivered a strong message today to the Local Government and Environment Select Committee that key aspects of the ‘Better Local Services’ Bill is both undemocratic and impractical. More >>
Tasman CEO offered contract extension
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 4:30 pm | Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council has offered its Chief Executive an employment agreement for a further two years. Lindsay McKenzie joined the Council in May 2012 from Gisborne District Council on a five-year contract. More >>
Spooner’s Tunnel to Reopen By October
Monday, 22 August 2016, 12:04 pm | Tasman District Council
A temporary bracing structure will be installed at the northern entrance to Spooner’s Tunnel within the next month, allowing the popular cycling and walking route to reopen to the public. More >>
New Lease for Motueka Top 10 Holiday Park
Friday, 29 July 2016, 12:38 pm | Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council has agreed to grant a new lease for the Motueka Top 10 Holiday Park in Fearon’s Bush Recreation Reserve. More >>
Tasman Pre-Election Report Outlines Key Issues
Friday, 29 July 2016, 12:37 pm | Tasman District Council
Tasman’s Pre-Election Report was published today. It sets out the key challenges facing the Tasman District now and into the future. More >>
Spooners Tunnel temporarily closed
Thursday, 21 July 2016, 10:11 am | Tasman District Council
The Spooners Tunnel is temporarily closed to the public to allow structural improvements to be carried out at the northern tunnel entrance. More >>
Consultation opens on Golden Bay’s Natural Features
Wednesday, 6 July 2016, 9:25 am | Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council is seeking public feedback on its plans to protect Golden Bay’s outstanding natural features and landscapes for future generations. Environment and Planning Committee deputy chairman Brian Ensor said that, with the help of a ... More >>
Tasman Mayor invites Minster to visit Salisbury School
Monday, 4 July 2016, 2:10 pm | Tasman District Council
“Salisbury School is once again under attack. As a result I am writing to the Minster of Education Hekia Parata to support the school’s efforts to provide a way forward, said Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne. “Since the spectre of closure appeared two ... More >>
Decision in Heritage New Zealand’ hands
Sunday, 3 July 2016, 12:42 pm | Tasman District Council
The future of the grandstand on the Golden Bay Recreation Park will soon be in the hands of Heritage New Zealand. The Council is making an application to the independent body in which the grandstand’s heritage value will be assessed. More >>
Council to work with residents on rock wall for Pakawau
Friday, 1 July 2016, 10:15 am | Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council has agreed to work with the Pakawau Coastal Residents Association on a proposal to build a rock wall on the esplanade reserve at Pakawau. More >>
Mapua Investment provides lessons for the Council
Thursday, 30 June 2016, 5:30 pm | Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council will fund the extra costs associated with work at the Mapua Wharf precinct through income from its commercial activities and by bringing forward next year’s budget for landscaping at the wharf. More >>
Major Queen Street Works to Begin in 2017
Thursday, 26 May 2016, 3:34 pm | Tasman District Council
Detailed design and an updated construction timetable for major underground pipe upgrades and the total replacement of the surface of Richmond’s Queen Street have been confirmed. More >>
Extra Government funding for the cycle trails
Wednesday, 18 May 2016, 10:01 am | Tasman District Council
The announcement of extra central government funding for cycle trails and existing Great Rides is testament to the success of the work Councils and cycle trusts around New Zealand have undertaken over the last few years, Richard Kempthorne, Mayor of ... More >>
Strong Golden Bay Input into Changes to Rural Land Use
Friday, 13 May 2016, 11:57 am | Tasman District Council
Tasman District Council is taking the next step with changes to planning rules for rural land, releasing the summaries of submissions and calling for further feedback. The summaries will be available from Monday in all Tasman libraries, the Richmond ... More >>
The Council gives irrigators time to commit funding
Friday, 13 May 2016, 11:21 am | Tasman District Council
The Council has agreed to provide the Waimea Community Dam Company Limited(WCDL) more time to work with Crown Irrigation Investments and its other stakeholders to enable the proposed Waimea Community dam to be funded. More >>
Tasman Confirms 1% Rates Income Increase for 2016
Thursday, 12 May 2016, 5:25 pm | Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council has adopted its Annual Plan for 2016, confirming a 1% rates income increase and progress on projects including the Golden Bay Community Facility, Queen Street infrastructure and design improvements, and stormwater, wastewater ... More >>
Tasman campgrounds insist rude campervan slogans be hidden
Thursday, 5 May 2016, 1:49 pm | Tasman District Council
Campgrounds owned by the Tasman District Council are asking those with campervans displaying offensive slogans to cover them before entering to camp. More >>
Tasman District Council brings forward study
Friday, 15 April 2016, 10:02 am | Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council plans to carry out a study into Mapua’s water and wastewater infrastructure needs in response to pipe breakages and growth pressures. More >>
Be Among the First to Cycle Through Historic Spooners Tunnel
Tuesday, 12 April 2016, 9:47 am | Tasman District Council
Keen cyclists and walkers of all ages and abilities are invited to be among the first to experience the journey through Spooners Tunnel at its opening on Sunday 17 April. More >>
