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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Oppose race-based policies across local government and treat every resident equally and fairly.

    Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.

  • Adopt a new, fair code of conduct that better balances the interests of all involved.

    End public exclusion from council meetings except for legally confidential or negotiation-sensitive items.

    Streamline decision-making by delegating routine matters to focus groups so the council can focus on strategy, finances and key infrastructure.

  • Oppose race-based policies across local government and treat every resident equally and fairly.

    Uphold free speech in council venues so lawful community groups can access them without bias.

  • Adopt a new, fair code of conduct that better balances the interests of all involved.

    End public exclusion from council meetings except for legally confidential or negotiation-sensitive items.

    Streamline decision-making by delegating routine matters to focus groups so the council can focus on strategy, finances and key infrastructure.