Tasman District Council

Moutere-Waimea General 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 14 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). three councillors will be elected from the Moutere-Waimea 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.

  • Act on behalf of the ratepayers and give priority to the tasks that will benefit this group, prioritising civil defence over CO2 reduction as an example.

    Determine the council definition for resilience and the scope of activity that falls within the council mandate.

    Test preparedness using what-if scenarios.

  • Fix the roading network with proper maintenance of culverts.

    Reduce debt so there is headroom for natural disaster recovery.

    Return to proper river maintenance.

  • Act on behalf of the ratepayers and give priority to the tasks that will benefit this group, prioritising civil defence over CO2 reduction as an example.

    Determine the council definition for resilience and the scope of activity that falls within the council mandate.

    Test preparedness using what-if scenarios.

  • Fix the roading network with proper maintenance of culverts.

    Reduce debt so there is headroom for natural disaster recovery.

    Return to proper river maintenance.