Motueka Community Board

The Motueka Community Board represents your local community and advocates to Tasman District Council about local issues, including public transport and facilities such as libraries and parks. The board is made up of four members. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Motueka Community Board election.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Advocate for policies and decisions that respect our precious water, look after native species and habitats, and ensure sustainability.

  • Inspire our community to take pride in the place we collectively live by looking after our public spaces and natural environments.

    Ensure the issues surrounding animal welfare in our community are being addressed, eg subsidised cost for spaying cats; safe dog parks.

  • Support where possible a range of recycling facilities and community projects in the Motueka ward.

  • Advocate for the interests of our district in the Three Waters reform including understanding the implications of workable alternatives.

    Lead initiatives to improve our environmental performance, especially to improve recycling, and support the creation of a circular economy.

    Strengthen our stormwater network and flood protections to better respond to significant weather events and reduce waterway contamination.

  • Prioritise continuing the reduction of waste to landfill and increase recycling options.

    Support the registration of domestic cats just as with dogs.

    Support the harvesting of rainwater initiatives with subsidies for the purchase of water tanks.

  • Support Three Waters.

    Review rubbish and recycling to increase recycling options and reduce landfill.

  • Advocate for policies and decisions that respect our precious water, look after native species and habitats, and ensure sustainability.

  • Inspire our community to take pride in the place we collectively live by looking after our public spaces and natural environments.

    Ensure the issues surrounding animal welfare in our community are being addressed, eg subsidised cost for spaying cats; safe dog parks.

  • Support where possible a range of recycling facilities and community projects in the Motueka ward.

  • Advocate for the interests of our district in the Three Waters reform including understanding the implications of workable alternatives.

    Lead initiatives to improve our environmental performance, especially to improve recycling, and support the creation of a circular economy.

    Strengthen our stormwater network and flood protections to better respond to significant weather events and reduce waterway contamination.

  • Prioritise continuing the reduction of waste to landfill and increase recycling options.

    Support the registration of domestic cats just as with dogs.

    Support the harvesting of rainwater initiatives with subsidies for the purchase of water tanks.

  • Support Three Waters.

    Review rubbish and recycling to increase recycling options and reduce landfill.