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Toxic Algae present in Wai-iti and Takaka Rivers
Monday, 21 December 2015, 12:17 pm | Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council’s summer toxic algae monitoring programme has reported toxic algae in the lower Wai-iti River, the Waimea around River Road, and in the Takaka River from Paynes Ford down past Reilly’s Road. While no incidents relating ... More >>
Tasman Mayor welcomes report into local government’s finance
Tuesday, 15 December 2015, 10:31 am | Tasman District Council
Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne has welcomed a new report commissioned by Local Government New Zealand (LGNZ) that reveals councils are in good financial health. More >>
Building consent fees to rise
Monday, 14 December 2015, 12:06 pm | Tasman District Council
Tasman District Council will increase the fees it charges for building consents from 5 January to meet rising costs associated with processing and checking consents. More >>
Dam procurement set to begin in 2016
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 2:56 pm | Tasman District Council
The process for appointing a contractor for the Waimea Community Dam is likely to begin in early 2016 so the Tasman District Council can have a fully informed discussion with the community about its cost and implications. More >>
Strong performance means smaller rate rise
Thursday, 3 December 2015, 2:49 pm | Tasman District Council
Tasman ratepayers are set to benefit from the Tasman District Council’s sustained focus on debt reduction and reduced spending, with a lower than predicted rate increase next year. More >>
Dry Weather Taskforce holds off rationing for now
Wednesday, 14 October 2015, 10:47 am | Tasman District Council
Tasman District’s Dry Weather Taskforce has met and decided to hold off on introducing water rationing for now but will review its decision next week. Without rain it is likely that restrictions may have to be imposed on some catchments depending on river ... More >>
Government report backs augmentation as the best solution
Thursday, 8 October 2015, 2:41 pm | Tasman District Council
The Ministry of Primary Industries report on water management on the Waimea Plains reaffirms the logic and benefits of the solutions currently being worked through by the Tasman District Council and irrigators. Released today by the Minister for ... More >>
Tasman’s application for Government broadband funding
Saturday, 19 September 2015, 11:01 am | Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council has submitted the district’s Digital Enablement Plan in the second part of a two stage application process to the funding announced by the Government. The first stage closed in July this year. More >>
Local solution to psychoactive substances
Monday, 10 November 2014, 11:21 am | Tasman District Council
Mayors and CEO’s of the South island Councils say the issue of Psychoactive Substances is still a problem within their communities. While the subject of management of the sale of the substances has slipped from the media horizon over recent months, communities ... More >>
Positive Annual Report Adopted by Tasman District Council
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 5:00 pm | Tasman District Council
The Tasman District Council adopted its Annual Report for the 2012-13 year today recording a net accounting surplus of $12.8 million, prior to asset valuation movements. More >>
Council Awarded Positive S&P Rating
Thursday, 26 September 2013, 9:12 am | Tasman District Council
Standard and Poors have completed an extensive evaluation process and issued the Tasman District Council with a long term AA- credit rating with a stable outlook . More >>
Heavy Rain Update 7 1700hrs 17/6/13
Tuesday, 18 June 2013, 9:29 am | Tasman District Council
A huge effort by a large team of contractors has opened most roads in the district. Contractors will rest overnight ready for another big day tomorrow. More >>
Heavy Rain Update 5 0830hrs 17/6/13
Monday, 17 June 2013, 11:04 am | Tasman District Council
The first duty of the day is an impact assessment of the areas affected by the rain throughout all of Sunday with Tasman District Council staff and contractors out in the field since daylight. More >>
Reprioritisation Reduces Rates Forecasts
Friday, 15 March 2013, 11:02 am | Tasman District Council
Setting the work programme and budgets for the year is perhaps the most important process the Council manages and the Draft Annual Plan provides a line by line plan of the work the Council is proposing to undertake on behalf of the District’s residents ... More >>
Speed Limits on Tasman Roads Out for Consultation
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 5:18 pm | Tasman District Council
The speed limits on Tasman’s roads are the subject of consultation for the next six weeks. More >>
Positive Environment Court Outcome Due To Local Contribution
Friday, 15 February 2013, 4:38 pm | Tasman District Council
We are pleased with the outcome of the court case where a landowner was today found guilty for his role in the chopping down of over a hundred trees and shrubs in an adjoining scenic reserve, said Tasman Mayor Richard Kempthorne. More >>
Abel Tasman foreshore management plan approved
Thursday, 28 June 2012, 2:37 pm | Tasman District Council
A management plan for the Abel Tasman foreshore has been approved and will come into effect from 1 November this year. More >>
South Island Alliance Working Towards LG Reforms Already
Tuesday, 20 March 2012, 5:13 pm | Tasman District Council
The Local Government Sector in the South Island is already advancing towards some of the aims of the recently announced Local Government Reforms said Tasman Mayor and Chair of the South Island Strategic Alliance Richard Kempthorne. More >>
South Isl. Strategic Alliance faster, cheaper, collaborative
Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 4:04 pm | Tasman District Council
Efficiencies and increased collaboration between Councils is the focus of the South Island Strategic Alliance (SISA) involving nearly all the Councils of the South Island. More >>
The Road to Totaranui Will Re-open This Year.
Thursday, 16 February 2012, 6:33 pm | Tasman District Council
Devastated by the December rain event the road to Totaranui and Awaroa has become a talismanic road for the area with its restoration a positive sign of recovery and resilience. More >>
