NZ Local Elections 2025

Tasman District Council

Richmond 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). four councillors will be elected from the Richmond 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.

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Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

Environment and biodiversity

Protecting the environment and managing natural resources is a key responsibility of regional councils. Regional councils are often also involved in pest control and resource management.

  • Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewerage does not pollute local waterways or beaches.

    Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency as residents expect reliable services they already pay for.

  • Encourage wetland restoration as natural sponges and filters that boost biodiversity and provide flood protection to downstream communities.

    Review TDC's forestry practices to lead by example, reinstate forests' sponge function, biodiversity and improve flood protection.

    Stop the sprawl by directing growth to stronger towns and villages to protect natural landscapes and habitats from encroachment.

  • Invest in wastewater infrastructure so sewerage does not pollute local waterways or beaches.

    Oppose any plan to reduce bin collection frequency as residents expect reliable services they already pay for.

  • Encourage wetland restoration as natural sponges and filters that boost biodiversity and provide flood protection to downstream communities.

    Review TDC's forestry practices to lead by example, reinstate forests' sponge function, biodiversity and improve flood protection.

    Stop the sprawl by directing growth to stronger towns and villages to protect natural landscapes and habitats from encroachment.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment and biodiversity

Environment and biodiversity

Freshwater

Freshwater

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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