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News in March 2026

Youth grant story (5)

Youth Grants help shape futures

“Step outside your comfort zone, appreciate the value of teamwork, take responsibility, and embrace the adventure,” that’s the advice of the recipient of one of our…

Friendly towns

Dutch friendship renewed

Bonds between the Tasman District and our Netherlands friendly town partner have been strengthened after a visit from a delegation from Westerkwartier late last month.

Formal links…

Breathe better com grant (2)

Grant helps group breathe easier

A Richmond-based not-for-profit community support group has been able to invest in new equipment thanks to funding from our Community Grants scheme.

Respiratory Support Nelson runs various…

Weeds on Pigeon Creek following flood event

Flooding spreads pest plants across Tasman

The June/July floods last year have led to a significant increase in the spread of pest plants throughout the District.

As floodwaters moved across properties and river…

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Slam dunk for flood-hit communities

Wakefield Village is getting a brand-new community recreation facility, with construction beginning on a new 3x3 community basketball court.

The fully adjustable Airtime hoop will be installed…

Mātakitaki Braided River – Weed Control Works

 Tasman District Council is undertaking targeted weed control in the Mātakitaki Braided River, upstream of Horse Flat to the Mātakitaki Station Bridge, to help protect braided‑river habitats,…

Lower Motueka River (2)

River recovery programme established

We have been hard at work on Tasman’s rivers since the June-July 2025 major flood events, and we have now established a programme of work covering…

Update to the TRMP

The Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP) has been updated with the decision on Plan Change 79 - Deferred Zoning

Motueka Marae (3)

Iwi reps to continue on Council committees

Elected Members recently confirmed their support for having a non-voting iwi representative on the Council and to establish one iwi representative role with voting rights to…