Rivercare groups and meetings

We collect targeted rates to pay for river maintenance works in the Tasman District.

Currently the river rating system is based on a three-tier system of X, Y and Z rated areas.

• The X-rated areas are those that enjoy the benefits of an approved stopbank system. These areas include the lower sections of the Riuwaka, Motueka and Waimea Rivers.
• The Y-rated areas cover the 285 km of Classified River system from the river channel out to a line where the estimated 50 year return period flood would likely inundate the adjacent land.
• The Z-rated areas are all other rateable properties.

The 285 km of X- and Y-rated rivers have an annual operating maintenance programme which includes a schedule of tasks carried out by Council's contractor.

River Z areas rely upon the affected landowners making an application to Council for a subsidised work programme that is negotiated with Council's Environmental Science Group.