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Firewood Event Rabbit Island October 2024 (3) BLUR

Firewood Day is back!

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…

A Dam good first summer

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…

Ant behaviour and control

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,…

Pos aging 01 2025

Positive ageing – positive success

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…

Firefighters and foam 10

Firefighters tested at aerodromes

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…

Parks, reserves and track closures

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…