Tasman District Council gives notice, under sections 16, 119 and 120 of the Reserves Act 1977, that it proposes to classify a number of existing Council‑managed reserves in the Golden Bay Ward.

What is proposed

Council manages a number of land parcels in Golden Bay Ward that are used as reserves but have not previously been formally classified under the Reserves Act 1977.

Council proposes to classify 171 land parcels as one of the following reserve types under the Act:

  • Scenic Reserve
  • Historic Reserve
  • Recreation Reserve
  • Local Purpose Reserve (of various types)

Reserve classification assigns a legal purpose to each reserve and helps guide how it is managed over time. In most cases, classification is an administrative process and is not expected to change how reserves are currently used day to day.

Inspection of proposals

The detailed proposals, including information about each reserve and its proposed classification, are available for public inspection:

Making a submission

Any person or organisation may make a submission on the proposed reserve classifications.

Submissions must be received by Monday 18 May 2026.

You can make a submission:

Proposals to classify reserves
Community Policy Team
Tasman District Council
189 Queen Street
Private Bag 4
Richmond 7050

When making a submission, please clearly identify the reserve name or names you are commenting on.

Hearings

Any submitter who wishes to be heard in support of their submission may indicate this in their submission.

A hearing is scheduled to be held on Thursday 4 June 2026, in Tākaka.

Further details about the hearing will be provided to submitters who request to be heard.

What happens next

After submissions close, Council will consider all submissions and any hearing evidence before deciding whether to confirm or amend the proposed reserve classifications.

A notice will be published in the NZ Gazette listing the final classifications, in accordance with the Reserves Act 1977.

Dated: 10 April 2026