Having a Joint Nelson Tasman Regional Transport Committee offers a united approach to transport across the Top of the South, while also increasing efficiencies and reducing complexity in future decision-making.
The Committee is responsible for preparing key joint transport plans for adoption by the Tasman District and Nelson City Councils.
These include the Joint Regional Land Transport Plan, Regional Public Transport Plan, and Speed Management Plan, along with all required consultation processes.
It can approve submissions on external policy documents and has operational oversight of the Nelson Tasman Public Transport Operations Contract.
Financially, it oversees public transport budgets and may recommend additional funding for council approval if needed.
Membership includes two representatives from each council, one voting representative from Waka Kotahi, and a non-voting iwi representative. Each council can nominate two further members to act as alternates.
The chair and deputy roles alternate between councils each term.
The Committee meets on a quarterly basis, and this triennium is hosted by Nelson City Council.
Meetings are open to the public to attend in person and are live-streamed.
The Land Transport Management Act Amendment sets out the membership of a Joint Regional Transport Committee for a unitary authorities.
Please note: This committee replaces the Regional Transport Committee which was disestablished on 17 November 2022.
Alternates
Alternates
One representative from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (with voting rights):
