News and notices

Read the latest news and public notices, including our fortnightly Newsline.

News in April 2026

Rural speed (1) EDIT

Our roads – our responsibility

The number of serious crashes on Tasman District roads is increasing.

A NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) audit of our roading network found that crash and casualty numbers…

Port (2)

Port Tarakohe building lines up for awards

The accolades are rolling in for our new Port Tarakohe Management and Amenities Building.

It recently won a section in the Resene Total Colour Awards, receiving top…

Natural Hazards (6)

Natural Hazards team here to help

Recent weather events and the increased awareness around climate change really reinforce the importance of resilience and understanding the risk of natural hazards in our own…

Wilding 2026

Wilding conifer control continuing

If you’ve been up in the hills on the eastern side of Tasman lately, you’ll have seen some noticeable progress on our wilding conifer control works.…

Salisbury   Copy

Salisbury Road rebuild complete

Update Thursday 16 April:

Great news – Richmond’s Salisbury Road has reopened to two lanes this morning, a couple of days ahead of schedule thanks to the team’s hard…

Fujimachi group

Fujimi Machi friendships refreshed

Richmond’s longstanding relationship with the Japanese town of Fujimi Machi was refreshed last month with a group of secondary school students visiting Waimea College.

The value of…

Home share for her (1)

Grant helps Home Share for Her

A not-for-profit organisation that aims to help women connect and find homes in Nelson Tasman has benefited to the tune of $3,000 from our Community Grants…