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13 MARCH 2020
ISSUE 468
2020 vision
for tasman
Whakakitenga
Ruamano Rua Tekau
Early community engagement on the
Long Term Plan
2020 is the time we start Now is the time, at the very • Enabling positive growth and
beginning of drafting the Plan, when development
looking ahead to our Long
you can have a say on the direction
Term Plan 2021 – 2031. For • A high standard of service
Council should be taking. There are
this plan, the first step is to some key areas that we’re keen to Look out for an information
hear from you about what hear your thoughts on. brochure arriving in your letterbox
in the next week. Or check out a
we should focus on over the Strategic Priorities copy on our website. It has more
next ten years. As a starting point, the Council has information about what the Council
Are we on the right track with developed four high level strategic sees as the issues for each priority
the current work programme? priorities that set out the things we and also makes some suggestions
Are there new projects that we see as most important. on possible ways to respond. We’d
need to include? Are there activities really like to hear your thoughts on
• A healthy and sustainable natural
that we can stop in order to start this and any other issues or ideas
environment
something new? that are on your radar.
• Strong, resilient and inclusive
Continued on page 3.
communities
FOR COVID-19 HEALTH ADVICE AND INFORMATION,
contact the Healthline team (for free) on 0800 358 5453
or visit www.govt.nz (search covid 19)MEET YOUR
REPRESENTATIVES
Councillor Celia Butler – Golden Bay Ward
As a Tasman District Councillor I am able to give back to my community
as well as represent the wider Tasman community. As a new Councillor
I appreciate the support from Golden Bay people and together we can
work to keep Golden Bay a great place to live.
We have our fair share of challenges there are a lot of steps to take, and everything is up for review so
and working towards solutions not the least being talking and this is a great thing to get involved
is something that I am keen to consulting with our community and in: participating and helping build
continue to see through. Protecting one size doesn’t fit all. Housing is a the Golden Bay we’d like to see in the
our environment and increasing key issue, which I will be working on. future, for example improving the
the opportunities for biodiversity to options for housing. Our Community
It’s a very positive group on the
thrive is a key programme for me, Board has much potential and
Council, and as time goes on and
and that includes reducing emissions achieves a lot, I value my membership
I get to grips with how everything
and considering climate change of this hard working group.
works I’m looking forward to getting
effects. The Council, as a group, is
some gains for people. We’re starting Councillor Celia Butler
moving in that direction, but solving
the Long Term Plan review process, Golden Bay Ward
problems is not straightforward;
In case you missed it
A summary of recent Council meetings and the decisions made.
Strategy and Policy Meeting • The Speed Limit Bylaw consultation Operations Committee
27 February 2020 was approved and is now available 20 February 2020
on the website, tasman.govt.nz/
• The Committee approved the • The Committee approved
feedback. Submissions on the
Proposed Plan Change 72 – the submission to the Health
proposed changes to speed limits
Moorings and Coastal Structures Committee on the Taumata
in four locations are invited until
and Proposed Mooring Area Bylaw Arowai – The Water Services
30 March 2020.
to go out for public consultation, Regulator Bill; and endorsed the
which will begin in May. • The Draft Schedule of Fees submission on the Government’s
and Charges 2020/2021 was proposal to amend the waste
• Changes to the range of plastics that
approved for public consultation. disposal levy (already submitted
will be accepted in kerbside recycling
Submissions are invited from 13 by the Engineering Services
were approved. From 1 July 2020
March to 17 April 2020 and more Manager under delegated
only plastics numbered 1, 2 and 5
information is on the website, authority).
will be accepted as these are most
tasman.govt.nz/feedback
likely to find a market for reuse. • A report on Air Quality Monitoring
• A submission on Arataki (the in Riwaka, Brooklyn and Motueka
• The Committee agreed to begin
New Zealand Transport Agency’s was received. These areas have
an early engagement process with
10 Year View on Transport been subject to numerous
the community to gather ideas and
Priorities) was approved and will complaints about air quality and
information to help with drafting
be forwarded to the Agency for the report recommends further
the Long Term Plan 2021 – 2031.
consideration as part of their long research.
Feedback is invited until 17 April.
term planning process.
2. NEWSLINE ISSUE 468Continued from page 1.
2020 Vision for Tasman – Whakakitenga Ruamano Rua Tekau
Tell us what you think Waimea Community Dam
There are lots of ways to share your What effect the increased funding Long Term Plan
thoughts with us. needed to complete construction vs Annual Plan –
of the Dam will have on the Long what’s the difference?
Do it online – It’s quick and easy
Term Plan 2021 – 2031 is still being
to give us feedback on online at The local government
assessed.
tasman.govt.nz/feedback. process of running both
We have at least a year to identify a Long Term Plan and an
Email us – Drop us a line at
the source of the required extra Annual Plan process can
info@tasman.govt.nz
funding. As a result, the additional seem confusing, but the
Send a card – Look out for the cost will not have any impact on the Plans do work together.
Long Term Plan postcards at Council 2020/2021 Annual Plan and your
offices, libraries, cafés and community Long Term Plan
rates for next year. There is provision
centres, they’re a great no-hassle way in our Revenue and Financing Policy The Long Term Plan (LTP) is
to let us know your priorities in some for funding dam cost overruns. That reviewed every three years
key areas. Choose your preferences includes additional rates funding and outlines the Council's
and send it back to us – postage paid. from irrigators and other water activities, services, capital
users. Until we confirm how the programme and finances
Remember, we’d love to hear from
increase will be funded, we can't for the next 10 years. It also
you before 17 April 2020.
speculate on the rates impacts. sets the Council’s strategic
There won’t be any formal hearings, direction.
but all feedback and a summary will Under the agreed funding model,
cost over-runs up to $3 million are Annual Plan
be reported to the Council. We will
also make this information available shared equally between Tasman An Annual Plan is the
on our website. District Council and Waimea Council's budget for
Irrigators Ltd. The Council is one financial year and
The Council will consider your feedback committed to pay for increases is produced in the years
and suggestions as it develops the over $3 million but that does not between Long Term Plans.
work programme and budgets for automatically mean it’s funded
the Long Term Plan 2021 – 2031. It explains how the Council
entirely through rates. intends to finance the
We plan to run a formal submission The Council will be asking other activities and services
process in March/April 2021, where funding partners to look seriously at that were specified for the
you’ll have another opportunity opportunities to contribute to the year in the LTP, including
to provide us with your feedback. funding mix. any adjustments that are
This process will also provide an needed if circumstances
opportunity for you to present your have changed.
views to the Council in person.
SuRvEyiNg &
RESouRCE MaNagEMENt
• Project Management
• Resource Consents & Planning
• Subdivision Design & Management
Providing legal advice on • Land Development Engineering
property and business matters.
Zoe Bond
Associate
zbond@fvm.co.nz
265A Queen Street, Richmond
Phone (03) 543 8301
81 Selwyn Place, Nelson • Ph 03 548 4422 • www.staigsmith.co.nz
13 MARCH 2020 3.Annual Plan 2020/2021
The Council has been busy planning for the With the District’s natural environment, a key focus of our
work is to complete a biodiversity and biosecurity strategy,
upcoming 2020/2021 year.
to carry out a survey of estuarine fish and continue the
The new Mayor and Councillors have endorsed the third review of the Tasman Regional Policy Statement and
year of the current LTP 2018 – 2028 where it is proposed Resource Management Plan.
to continue to maintain and improve the District’s
The construction of the new library building in Motueka is
infrastructure, respond to continued population growth
another big project planned for the coming financial year.
and manage natural resources.
Major projects we will be progressing include the Facts and figures
continued construction of the Waimea Community Dam, Net debt – Forecast net debt is $199.7 million by the end
the Champion/Salisbury Roundabout upgrade and the of 2020/2021.
Māpua water trunk renewal. Rates revenue – Total rates income increase will be
2.97% plus growth.
NET DEBT RATES REVENUE
250 7%
6%
200
5%
194.4
191.1
199.7
199.6
150 4%
3%
100
2.97%
2.74%
2%
2.46%
2.57%
2.42%
50
1%
0 0%
2016/2017 2017/2018 2018/2019 2019/2020 2020/2021 2012/ 2013/ 2014/ 2015/ 2016/ 2017/ 2018/ 2019/ 2020/ 2021/
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022
Note: Actual debt will be dependent on income, capital and operational spend.
Annual Plan 2020/2021 LTP 2018 – 2028 Annual Plan 2019/2020 Actuals Debt limit Financial strategy limit
To check your rates for 2020/2021 go to our rating tool, tasman.govt.nz/my-property/rates/search.
The Annual Plan 2020 – 2021 will be formally adopted at an upcoming Council meeting and is effective
from 1 July 2020, the start of Council’s financial year. The full plan will also be available to read on
our website once it has been adopted. Visit tasman.govt.nz, search Annual Plan 2020 – 2021.
4. NEWSLINE ISSUE 468What’s the plan for Tasman? major
Here's a snapshot of some of the major projects projects
that are coming up for our region in the next year. 2020/2021
Construction of new
Motueka Library building
Māpua Trunk Main –
$5,000,000
Pipe renewal on
Richmond Best Island and
Bus Loop Rabbit Island
$150,000 champion / salisbury
$4,000,000 roundabout upgrade
$1,000,000
Aranui
Road and
Stafford Drive
water Main
Replacement
$1,000,000 Waimea Water
Treatment
Plant Upgrade
$1,700,000
New footpath
Upper Moutere
to Rec Centre
$200,000
Upgrade Headingly
Motueka Water Lane wastewater
Treatment Plant Pump station and
$1,800,000 Rising Main
$1,900,000
Collingwood
Water Treatment
Plant Upgrade
$900,000
Tasman's Great Taste
Trail Tapawera to
Riwaka Section
$1,000,000
Motueka Beach
Reserve Toilets
$165,000
13 MARCH 2020 5.SUSTAINABLE
TASMAN
Changes coming for plastics recycling
We’ll be changing the range The plastics that we will not be the change. Meanwhile, take the
collecting from 1 July are plastics time to think about the plastics you
of plastics we collect for
3, 4, 6 and 7 (PVC, LDPE, rigid buy and how you dispose of them.
recycling. polystyrene and other specialty Most plastic containers have an
From 1 July this year we’ll only plastics). These plastics are used in arrowed triangle symbol on them,
collect plastics that can be recycled some food and product packaging with a number to identify the type
in New Zealand – these are like single serve yoghurt pottles and of plastic they are made of. If you
plastics 1, 2, and 5 (PET, HDPE and most sour cream containers, but can, take time to choose products
commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=33928886
polypropylene). are not able to be recycled in New in recyclable plastics (1, 2 and 5)
Zealand. or, better still, choose products in
These three plastics are the ones reusable containers.
most commonly found in our In the past we have exported these
plastics, but these are now very
Photo by Z22 – own work, CC BY-SA 3.0,
households and represent around
85 – 90% of the plastics we use. This difficult to sell to overseas buyers.
means most of the containers that We are also concerned that some of
you use will still be recycled: plastics these plastics may not be recycled
used in soft drink and water bottles, appropriately and we are now
clear plastic meat trays, plastic milk stockpiling them.
bottles, bathroom, kitchen, and We’ll be developing detailed
laundry products, and ice-cream, information between now and
butter and takeaway containers. 1 July to inform everyone about
#BeUndistractable on the roads
The next time you get behind the steering wheel of your
car, pay attention to how many potential distractions you
encounter while driving to your destination. Hot food, that
annoying DJ, a text alert: Can you still #BeUndistractable in
the face of all that?
You may have seen this road safety environments, the ads were filmed “Obviously people still need to use
campaign, filmed in partnership locally and have been popular on their sat nav and GPS, but do it while
with Nelson City Council and social media. you’re not driving – before you start
Marlborough District Council, which the engine, or pull over if you need to.”
Transportation Technical Officer Chloe
together with us make up Top of
White says the campaign aims to get
the South – Nelson, Tasman and For more information visit
everyone thinking about focusing
Marlborough Road Safety. Featuring facebook.com/beundistractable
while driving and avoiding common
local actors and voice artists in
distractions, such as eating, texting,
several different distracting driving
the radio, scenery and GPS services.
6. NEWSLINE ISSUE 468Motueka Ward by-election reminder
Nominations close at 12 noon
on Monday 16 March for the
• Visiting www.vote.nz
TASMAN
• Completing an enrolment form at
Motueka Ward By-election. any NZ Post Shop. YOUTH
Voting documents will be delivered
Nomination forms and information
from Monday 20 April, and must
are available at the Motueka and
Richmond Council offices and libraries
be posted back or dropped off to
Council, with polling day closing at
Apply now
and on the website, tasman.govt.nz.
You can enrol to vote or amend your
12 noon on Tuesday 12 May.
for a Youth
enrolment details by:
Results will be declared on Saturday
16 May. Leadership
• Calling 0800 ENROL NOW
(0800 36 76 56) Grant
Tasman District Council
provides grants for
Popular Positive Ageing Expo returns youth aged 15 – 20
to pursue leadership
Friday 3 April, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm at Headingly Centre, Richmond opportunities.
Nelson and Tasman residents are Tasman District Council Community Applications are open
lucky to have many recreational, Partnerships Co-ordinator Lani Evans at any time.
health and social services available says the Expo is a great chance for
Scholarships of up to $500
that make ageing a positive those interested in planning well
each are available to students
experience. Our annual celebration for their later years to find out some
from within the Tasman
will showcase some of these at valuable information. “This will be
District to participate in youth
Richmond’s Headingly Centre on particularly useful for those nearing
leadership opportunities,
Friday 3 April from 10.00 am to retirement age and their families too.”
such as The Spirit of New
3.00 pm. Admission is free with
We encourage people to bike to Zealand, Outward Bound,
complimentary tea, coffee and
the event, and are offering free Festival for the Future
biscuits provided. Lunch will be
bike check-ups at the Expo. We’re and other experiences,
available for purchase.
also offering a free bus service for conferences and workshops.
Come along and check out a wealth those who would like to travel from
of information, hands-on activities, Richmond. The shuttle will leave See the criteria and apply
talks, demonstrations and have- every half hour from 9.30 am to now on the website,
a-go sessions. With more than 80 1.30 pm from the NBus Richmond tasman.govt.nz (search
stallholders, there is plenty on offer, stop on Queen Street, outside Youth Leadership).
no matter where your interests lie. The Warehouse.
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13 MARCH 2020 7.Kaiteriteri to Māpua Event is back
AWESOME and bigger than before!
TASMAN The Nelson Airport Kaiteriteri walkers have the choice of full or
half marathons or 10km distances.
to Māpua multisport event
All events finish at the Māpua Wharf
is back, bigger than ever so everyone can celebrate and enjoy
on Saturday 2 May. It now the region’s fine wine, craft beer and
includes kayaking, and a two sumptuous seafood.
or six person multisport team Entries are open now and can be
challenge. purchased from k2m.co.nz
The challenge starts at Kaiteriteri The K2M event has benefitted from
Beach with a 6km kayak leg, the Tasman District Council’s Special
followed by a 32km bike ride and Grants Fund which is designed to
ending with a 10.5km run. Teams of encourage and support significant
two will complete the kayak, cycle new events or projects within
and run or teams of six can split the Tasman District. The fund is open
disciplines equally. now for applications.
The popular marathon cycle event You can read more about the
has been expanded to 52km which criteria and application process
will now take riders out to Kina on our website, tasman.govt.nz.
Beach and back. Runners and
Wakefield Community Bus passes the test
The six-month trial period for the Wakefield Community Bus is over
and it’s shown to be a service well worth keeping and even extending.
The Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust runs the service that would fully serve the needs of everyone,
service and has made a couple of minor changes: the not just those who can do the trip on Tuesdays and
service now runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays, stopping Thursdays. But to do that we need more help from you.
on request, and one-way passengers may now use their For more information on the service and how you can
tickets twice. assist, visit facebook.com/wakefieldcommunitybus or
phone 020 4196 0553.
Dedicated bus stops signs, partially funded by the
Council, will appear shortly at all the stopping locations, By Ian Viapree for Nelson Tasman Community Transport Trust.
a visible reminder that this service is here to stay.
There is no doubt that the service fills a gap in the Nelson
Tasman public transport system. The feedback shows it
is serving part of the community who aren’t able to drive
to Richmond. To quote Barbara, a regular passenger,
"It is a fabulous service. My husband and I would be
stuck at home if there was no bus as neither of us drive".
The Trust emphasises that the bus is for everyone, old and
young, immobile and athletic. We have supplied a cycle
rack for those who would like to bus in and cycle back,
or perhaps do a short tour around the Richmond area.
What's the vision for the future? The Trust would love to
expand to a daily commuting morning and afternoon
8. NEWSLINE ISSUE 468WATER
MATTERS
Please check your water restrictions
At the time of printing, Phase even numbered days and likewise the district. If any restrictions apply
for odd days. to you, we will have sent you a
B water restrictions are in
message letting you know what your
place for Richmond, Hope, Phase A water restrictions are in
current restrictions are.
place in Wakefield and Tapawera.
Brightwater, Redwood Valley,
That means residents are not However, the situation can change
Eighty-Eight Valley, Dovedale permitted to fill swimming pools, quickly if we receive rain, so please
and Māpua/Ruby Bay. but they can be topped up. check the website for the most up to
Watering grass and lawns is not date information, tasman.govt.nz/
You can’t fill or top up pools or water
allowed but as long as you use a link/water-restrictions.
the lawn. You can still water the
hand-held hose you can still water
veggie garden but non-productive
your plants and veggie gardens and Even if you aren’t currently affected
gardens must only be watered
wash cars if it’s really needed. by water restrictions, please
every second day with a hand-held
conserve water as much as possible.
hose, timer system or bucket. If your Various restrictions are also in place
address is an even number, water on for water permit holders around
Progress on Māpua water and wastewater upgrade
The project to update Drive. Over the coming weeks we will After Easter work will start again on
be working on the inland side of the Aranui Road from the Langford Drive
the services at Māpua is
road, all the way to Pine Hill Road. Two intersection. There is also one more
progressing well. crews will be working on either end of piece of work to be done at Māpua
Work is finished on the section this section to ensure the project will Wharf, installing a liner inside an
from the Iwa Street roundabout be finished in good time. existing manhole, then the road will
to Langford Drive and the water be properly resealed.
Once the pipe is installed as far as Pine
supply is now connected to the Hill Road, work will focus on getting Thanks for your patience and
new main in this area. properties connected to the new understanding while we carry out
Work is progressing well on Stafford water main. this major upgrade.
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13 MARCH 2020 9.K E E P I N G YO U I N F O R M E D A B O U T N E WS A N D E V E N T S I N T H E TAS M A N D I ST R I CT 13 MARCH 2020
Tasman District Council’s Notice of intention to grant a lease Further information may be obtained by
contacting Mark Johannsen on 03 543 8400,
Draft Schedule of Fees and at 30 Old Wharf Road, Motueka, or mark.johannsen@tasman.govt.nz.
Charges 2020/2021 to Eureka Solutions Limited Written submissions or objections should
Statement of Proposal Tasman District Council is seeking the be sent to: Tasman District Council, Private
Under the Revenue and Financing public’s views on its intention to consider Bag 4, Richmond.
Policy, the Council can set a Schedule of granting a lease for the operation of a
Submissions or objections will be received
Fees and Charges to recover some costs commercial cinema business on a portion
up to 4.00 pm on Monday 13 April 2020.
associated with the Council’s services. of Council land at 30 Old Wharf Road,
Please state whether you would like to
Some of these charges are set by statute, Motueka. The land is currently being used
speak to your submission in the event that
and others by the Council. All charges for this purpose but a new lease agreement
a hearing is required.
are reviewed each year to determine is now required. This land, owned by
whether they need to change or not. Council, is freehold but is considered a
“park” pursuant to Section 138 of the Local Upcoming maritime events
Tasman District Council approved the The Harbourmaster has (or may soon) grant
Government Act 2002.
Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges for authorisations for the following events.
public consultation at its meeting on 27 The lease will be for the portion of the
existing building located on the Council land These events may affect public use of the
February. The Draft Schedule covers the maritime area for a certain period of time.
year from 1 July 2020 to at 30 Old Wharf Road. The lease area includes
30 June 2021. use of the communal access and toilets Event: Māpua Channel Closure for Māpua
within the Motueka Recreation Centre. Boat Club Regatta
The full Statement of Proposal is Date and time: Saturday 21 March,
available for viewing on Council’s The lease is intended to be issued to Eureka
Solutions Limited who are the existing 12.00 pm – 3.30 pm.
website at tasman.govt.nz and during
normal office hours at all Tasman District occupants of this portion of the building More information about the Harbourmaster’s
Council Offices and libraries. and have operated their cinema business in directions for events is available at
the park for many years. The lease area will tasman.govt.nz/link/maritime-events.
Submissions are invited on the
be limited to the land/building under the
Draft Schedule of Fees and Charges
2020/2021, and must be received by
roofline of the building where it is located Free dog microchipping
on the “Park”. It will be clear that use of the Tasman District Council provides free
5.00 pm on Friday 17 April.
surrounding “Park” is not included in the lease. microchipping for dogs under six months
Submissions may be made on line at
There will be provision for a small ‘sandwich of age and in early April will be providing
tasman.govt.nz/feedback or delivered to
board’ sign to be placed near the road to free microchipping clinics.
your local Tasman District Council office.
direct customers to the lease area during An invitation to one of the sessions will be
times when the business is operating. sent to owners of dogs with no recorded
No other signage will be allowed. microchip number. Look out for more
KEEP UP TO DATE: A plan showing the proposed lease area is information in the next Newsline or email
TASMAN.GOVT.NZ available on the Council’s website, tasman. dogcontrol@tasman.govt.nz or phone
govt.nz, together with a copy of this notice. 03 543 8400.
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10. NEWSLINE ISSUE 468K E E P I N G YO U I N F O R M E D A B O U T N E WS A N D E V E N T S I N T H E TAS M A N D I ST R I CT 13 MARCH 2020
Speed Limits Bylaw 2016
ROAD CLOSURES Review Consultation HAVE YOUR SAY
We want our local roads to be safe. Making
Proposed road closures sure the speed limit is appropriate for For details of our current consultations,
Applicant: Golden Bay RSA the conditions is an important part of a head to tasman.govt.nz/feedback.
Event: ANZAC Day Parade safe roading network, so we have been
Location: Commercial St, Takaka reviewing the limits across Tasman District. What do you love about
(SH6), between Junction St (adjacent In November 2019 we consulted on a your local parks?
to GB Pharmacy) and Pioneer Park Speed Limit Review and submissions Consultation closes 31 March 2020.
Date and time: Saturday 25 April identified that a different speed than what We’re reviewing the way we manage
2020, 8.30 am – 10.30 am we had proposed was wanted for three Moutere/Waimea Ward parks and
Applicant: Richmond/Waimea RSA roads (Gibbs Valley Road, Hoddy Road and reserves, and we need your help to
Event: ANZAC Day Parade Wharariki Road). Legally, we are not able make sure these public spaces suit
Location: Queen St from Wensley Rd to set a speed limit significantly different locals and visitors now and in the
to Gladstone Rd (SH6) to what was proposed in the consultation, future. Tell us which reserves you use
Date and time: Saturday 25 April so those roads were withdrawn from that regularly, what you love about them,
2020, 10.00 am – 12.30 pm process. We are now asking for feedback and any changes you would like to see
Applicant: Nelson Bays RSA on the newly proposed speed limits. to the way they are used or managed.
Event: ANZAC Day Parade • Gibbs Valley Road – current limit is What’s your vision for their future?
Location: Aranui Rd, Māpua – from 100kmph, proposed to change to Have your say: Visit tasman.govt.nz/
Higgs Rd to the tennis courts 60kmph feedback for more information.
Date and time: Saturday 25 April
• Hoddy Road – current limit is 100kmph,
2020, 10.30 am – 11.00 am
proposed to change to 40kmph
Applicant: Motueka RSA • Wharariki Road (Freeman Access to
Event: ANZAC Day Parade COUNCIL MEETINGS
western end) – current limit is 100kmph,
Location: Pah St, Motueka – from
proposed to change to 60kmph Unless otherwise stated, all meetings
Bennett St North to Countdown carpark
Date and time: Saturday 25 April We are also proposing to extend an will be held at Council Chambers,
2020, 6.00 am – 7.30 am existing 50km/h speed limit on Abel 189 Queen Street, Richmond.
Tasman Drive in Pōhara 25m to tie in
Applicant: Richmond/Waimea RSA Kingsland Forest Hearings
better with the new shared path location
Event: ANZAC Day Parade Monday 16 March, 9.30 am. No public forum
and increased activity by the café. This
Location: Whitby Way, Wakefield Motueka Community Board
results in a proposed speed limit set 75m
– from Edward St to entrance of Tuesday 17 March, 4.00 pm. Motueka
from Selwyn Street.
Wakefield carpark Service Centre, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka.
Date and time: Saturday 25 April Get all the details at your nearest Council
Public forum
2020, 9.00 am – 12.00 pm office or library or on the website, tasman.
govt.nz/feedback. Extraordinary Full Council
Objections for all the above close Thursday 19 March, 9.30 am. No public forum.
Wednesday 25 March 2020 Submissions are invited until 4.00pm on
Monday 30 March 2020. Audit and Risk Committee
Applicant: Nelson Car Club Thursday 19 March, 1.30 pm. Public forum
Submissions should include your name,
Event: Gravel Hillclimb full contact details and should state if you Full Council
Location: Riwaka-Sandy Bay Rd – wish to speak to the Council in support of Thursday 26 March, 9.30 am. Public forum
from the intersection with SH60 to your submission. Kingsland Forest Plan – Deliberations
just over the crest of the summit Friday 27 March, 9.30 am. No public forum
Date and time: Sunday 3 May 2020,
8.30 am – 4.00 pm
Objections close: Sunday 5 April 2020
Approved road closure
24 HOUR ASSISTANCE
Applicant: Downer
Event: Mission Bridge Rebuild
PHONE YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTRE
Location: Moutere Highway RICHMOND 03 543 8400 MURCHISON 03 523 1013
Date and time: Tuesday 24 March – MOTUEKA 03 528 2022 TAKAKA 03 525 0020
Friday 5 June 2020
13 MARCH 2020 11.WHAT'S ON
IN TASMAN
Older & Bolder (50 Years +) The Body Snatchers – A Fairy Tale?
Tuesdays, 1.00 pm onwards. Murchison Sport, Runs until 30 April 2020 – Monday to Saturday
Recreation & Cultural Centre. Older & Bolder is a 10.00 am – 4.00 pm. Golden Bay Museum Te Waka
FREE group get together, with some great activities Huia o Mohua, 73 Commercial Street, Takaka. Fact
and trips throughout the year. Attendees are asked to and fiction intertwine as Toy Murchie, with Bronwynn
bring a plate to share for afternoon tea. Coffee and tea Billens, unravels the story of the bodies discovered
provided. All welcome, but please note that sessions are along Selwyn Street, Pōhara in 1976.
designed for ages 50+.
• Tuesday 17 March: St Patrick's Day
A Fishy Tale
• Tuesday 24 March: Croquet Runs until the end of June. Motueka District Museum,
• Tuesday 31 March: Bingo with Bethany 140 High Street, Motueka. We are showcasing the
fishing industry of Blind Bay (Tasman Bay) from the
Author Talks at Richmond Library Hookers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries
March brings us two exciting author talks. On Tuesday through to today. Come and read the stories of
17 March from 1.00pm – 2.00pm, award-winning the fishermen, their catches, their disasters and
poet Jessica Le Bas runs a What Makes Good Writing? their tragedies. Get the kids to draw pictures of the
workshop. This fun, interactive workshop will introduce blackboards and try your hand at netting making.
the fundamentals of good writing and get you inspired.
Then, on Saturday 28 March from 11.30am – 12.30pm,
Social Sports
Christine Leunens will speak about Caging Skies, the book Fridays, 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm. Murchison Sport,
she wrote which inspired the Oscar-winning film Jojo Recreation & Cultural Centre. All levels welcome,
Rabbit. Both events are free and everyone is welcome. please note that under 16s must be accompanied by
an adult. $2 per person. Any queries, contact the Rec
Personal Water Craft Training Course Centre team on 03 523 9360 or 021 426 981.
Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 March, 8.00 am – 12.00 pm.
Rabbit Island Boat Ramp/PWC area. Tasman District
Music For Minis & Kindy Gym
Council and Maritime NZ are offering this free training Tuesdays from 9.30 am. Murchison Sport, Recreation
course for new owners of personal water craft (jet- & Cultural Centre. A fun and interactive music session
skis). Places are limited so please register your interest for kids five years and under, followed by Kindy Gym
by emailing matt.wood@martimenz.govt.nz or where the kids can have fun together while the parents
harbourmaster@tasman.govt.nz. enjoy a relaxing cuppa and a chat. Gold coin donation.
Global Travels at Motueka Library Make New Friends at The Library
Want to find out what it’s like to travel in Madagascar If you’re new to town or just feel like meeting new
and Sri Lanka? Come along to the talks taking place at people, one of our many library groups or events
Motueka Library this month. On Thursday 26 March could be just what you need. We have monthly movie
from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm, Joan and Peter Minchin nights at Richmond Library, book groups at Richmond,
will be talking about their experiences in Sri Lanka. Motueka and Takaka libraries, a weekly craft group at
On Tuesday 31 March from 11.00 am – 12.00 pm, Richmond Library, regular Scrabble sessions at Motueka
John Croxford will be talking about his Madagascan Library, weekly sessions for small children and their
holiday. Both events are free and everyone is welcome. caregivers, free computer
classes and more. To find
Sit n Be Fit out more, visit the What’s
Tuesdays and Thursdays 10.30 am – 12.00 pm, Motueka On page on our website,
Recreation Centre. A seated exercise programme tasmanlibraries.govt.nz
focusing on strength and balance with some fun along or give us a call on
the way (stand up optional). $5 per person. 03 543 8500.
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