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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Continue investment in facilities like parks, pools, museums, libraries, and community halls where people can connect and organise events.

    Continue investment in our recreational and sporting facilities to support our local clubs and to attract events from outside of our region.

    Support a vibrant art and creativity scene that is accessible to everyone and develop a multicultural strategy for Motueka Ward.

  • Te Āwhina Marae redevelopment is an exciting opportunity. The marae redevelopment will create jobs, community, and education opportunities.

    Bring events back into focus for Motueka. These are great for locals and for visitors. They are important culturally and economically.

    Invest in and value our natural amenities, not just built ones. Support Keep Motueka Beautiful to improve our stunning natural environment.

  • If our community has concerns over any of these issues. I will be a strong voice for them.

  • Support the construction of an affordable indoor Motueka Community Pool through a community/council partnership.

    Review current parks and reserves maintenance schedules to ensure all are well presented and an inviting destination to play and relax.

    Support continued investment in Saxton Field as the regions premiere sporting hub for Tasman and Nelson.

  • Continue investment in facilities like parks, pools, museums, libraries, and community halls where people can connect and organise events.

    Continue investment in our recreational and sporting facilities to support our local clubs and to attract events from outside of our region.

    Support a vibrant art and creativity scene that is accessible to everyone and develop a multicultural strategy for Motueka Ward.

  • Te Āwhina Marae redevelopment is an exciting opportunity. The marae redevelopment will create jobs, community, and education opportunities.

    Bring events back into focus for Motueka. These are great for locals and for visitors. They are important culturally and economically.

    Invest in and value our natural amenities, not just built ones. Support Keep Motueka Beautiful to improve our stunning natural environment.

  • If our community has concerns over any of these issues. I will be a strong voice for them.

  • Support the construction of an affordable indoor Motueka Community Pool through a community/council partnership.

    Review current parks and reserves maintenance schedules to ensure all are well presented and an inviting destination to play and relax.

    Support continued investment in Saxton Field as the regions premiere sporting hub for Tasman and Nelson.