News and notices

We’re excited to bring Firewood Day back to Moturoa / Rabbit Island for 2025.

This popular annual event is a great way to put waste forestry wood to good…

Tasman beech forests have some of the highest Vespula wasp densities in the world and we all know getting on top of them isn’t easy.

For over…

Through drought conditions and some hefty rainfall, the first full season of operation for the Waimea Community Dam has proven its worth and provided insight into…

Many households in Tasman are currently facing ant infestations, likely due to a very successful breeding season. Effective ant control depends on correctly identifying the species,…

Safety on the water is at the forefront of the work our Harbourmaster team does around the District. Our Sentinel and Pūkāea vessels are a frequent…

There was a fantastic turnout for this year’s Positive Ageing Expo! With more than 1,000 people coming through the doors in just four hours, it was…

As an aerodrome operator, we need to ensure safety procedures are up to scratch. Late last month, we conducted emergency simulation exercises at both Tākaka and…

Draft Lakes-Murchison Ward Reserve Management Plan and Draft Reserve Management Plan Section for Baigents Bush Scenic Reserve, Pigeon Valley
In accordance with the Reserves Act 1977, the…

Four reserves closed to vehicles
Due to ongoing issues with damage, the following reserves are closed to vehicles:

Firestones Reserve (Lee Valley)
Twin Bridges Reserve (Aniseed Valley)
White Gates Reserve…

The prospect of some substantial rain predicted for the region this week is encouraging, but Tasman’s Dry Weather Task Force has kept all current water restrictions…