News and notices

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…

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…

Our water resources/groundwater team provides a vital link between our decision-making, water users, and statutory parties.

Leading their efforts is Principal Scientist Joseph Thomas, who has been…

The white-edged nightshade (Solanum marginatum) is native to North Africa, but over time has made itself quite at home in Aotearoa New Zealand.

It’s not a major…

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…

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake strikes along the Waimea Fault in the Eighty Eight Valley. Strong shakes ripple across Nelson Tasman. Communities are faced with damaged buildings,…

Like it or not, winter is looming, and with it comes a reminder for us all to take a little extra care when out and about.…

Is it art? Is it wearable? Is it a transformation? If you have an inkling to create something out of repurposed materials, then Motueka’s Upcycled Fashion…

Water users can check recent notices here.

We have detected toxic algae levels in lakes in Western Golden Bay that could present a health risk to people and animals. 

Our current advice is to…