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News in May 2026

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Bylaw for the care of cats

Our cat management bylaw comes into effect from 1 June this year.

The bylaw requires owners of domestic cats over the age of six months to microchip,…

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The 2025 storm recovery continues

Eleven months on from the severe storms that hit our region, recovery work is still progressing steadily.

Work is well underway on several major roading projects that…

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Help in a heartbeat

There are small portable devices dotted all over the Tasman District that are here to potentially save lives.

AEDs or automated external defibrillators are portable, emergency medical…

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Curtain Bank warming up local homes

The Curtain Bank is on a mission to ensure local homes have effective curtains to keep homes warmer in winter.

Started by Claire McKenzie (pictured) and a…

Lakes

Cyanobacterial blooms at Kaihoka Lakes

It’s unfortunate to report the presence of a significant cyanobacteria bloom in Lake Whupa, the western of the two Kaihoka Lakes, located north of Whanganui Inlet.

We…