Tasman District Council

Motueka Ward
The Tasman District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also passes local regulations and makes decisions about infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage, and about the region’s resources, including water, soil and the coastline. The council is made up of 13 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Three councillors will be elected from the Motueka ward. 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 Tasman District Council election.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Working with current projects and government initiatives over greenhouse gas reductions, and promote new ideas the community present.

    Establish more tree planting initiatives in our area, especially around slip-prone areas and subdivisions.

    Our civil defence teams and engineers do an incredible job now! Who am I to comment.

  • Commit to listen, consult and keep connected to the community to ensure decisions reflect the aspirations of ratepayers.

    Ensure collaboration across top of the South sharing knowledge and resources. Tasman District Council to be an active member of Nelson Tasman Climate Forum.

    Maintain our waterways, particularly maintenance of the Motueka River and completion of the Motueka River Stop Banks project.

  • Commit to goals to reduce emissions, deliver the climate action plan, and ensure the delivery of a forward-thinking climate strategy.

    Collaborate with businesses and the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum for climate action to lead transformational changes and build resilience.

    Ensure our communities are resilient to the increasing effects of climate change and extreme weather events by planning ahead.

  • Council must do everything it can to reduce the carbon footprint of the region and support initiatives such as the Climate Forum.

    Ensure resilient infrastructure that can handle extreme weather events in the future. Be smart about where we position future developments.

    Prepare community through civil defence support and review of future development plans to ensure climate resilient locations.

  • Working with current projects and government initiatives over greenhouse gas reductions, and promote new ideas the community present.

    Establish more tree planting initiatives in our area, especially around slip-prone areas and subdivisions.

    Our civil defence teams and engineers do an incredible job now! Who am I to comment.

  • Commit to listen, consult and keep connected to the community to ensure decisions reflect the aspirations of ratepayers.

    Ensure collaboration across top of the South sharing knowledge and resources. Tasman District Council to be an active member of Nelson Tasman Climate Forum.

    Maintain our waterways, particularly maintenance of the Motueka River and completion of the Motueka River Stop Banks project.

  • Commit to goals to reduce emissions, deliver the climate action plan, and ensure the delivery of a forward-thinking climate strategy.

    Collaborate with businesses and the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum for climate action to lead transformational changes and build resilience.

    Ensure our communities are resilient to the increasing effects of climate change and extreme weather events by planning ahead.

  • Council must do everything it can to reduce the carbon footprint of the region and support initiatives such as the Climate Forum.

    Ensure resilient infrastructure that can handle extreme weather events in the future. Be smart about where we position future developments.

    Prepare community through civil defence support and review of future development plans to ensure climate resilient locations.