Golden Bay Community Board

The Golden Bay 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 Golden Bay Community Board election.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Support the mussel industry and ensure products are fully processed in the bay to add employment opportunities.

    Consider the gold mine with an open mind and address issues to protect the home before works begin.

    Target rates to a list of the most important items that need maintenance to save long-term costs.

  • Encourage sustainable tourism in shoulder seasons and introduce a targeted rate from businesses who benefit from promoting Golden Bay as a destination.

    Plan for more low-cost housing and make it easier to get consents to expand services as many jobs from the mussel industry are coming.

    Support business development in Golden Bay with help from Nelson Regional Development Agency and government agencies with funding support.

  • Expand parking hours in town to support local businesses.

    Reinstate the visitors centre with council support.

    Create apprenticeship programmes for youth employment.

  • Support the mussel industry and ensure products are fully processed in the bay to add employment opportunities.

    Consider the gold mine with an open mind and address issues to protect the home before works begin.

    Target rates to a list of the most important items that need maintenance to save long-term costs.

  • Encourage sustainable tourism in shoulder seasons and introduce a targeted rate from businesses who benefit from promoting Golden Bay as a destination.

    Plan for more low-cost housing and make it easier to get consents to expand services as many jobs from the mussel industry are coming.

    Support business development in Golden Bay with help from Nelson Regional Development Agency and government agencies with funding support.

  • Expand parking hours in town to support local businesses.

    Reinstate the visitors centre with council support.

    Create apprenticeship programmes for youth employment.