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18 DECEMBER 2020
ISSUE 488
New information boards and landscaping features reflect Brightwater's heritage.
Brightwater’s centre complete for Christmas
The upgrade of Brightwater’s safer places for people to cross, heritage information panels that
moving power lines underground were installed as part of the project.
village centre, Ellis Street,
and some new kerb and channel to
has been completed in better handle stormwater.
Please be aware that the blue
markings at the narrow traffic
time for a busy and festive
The most popular aspects of the calming areas do not represent a
summer season. upgrade are the new landscaping, pedestrian crossing location – they
While the project, like many others, planting, street furniture and lighting. are a design feature to help control
was delayed earlier in the year due Parts of the town’s history are reflected traffic speeds.
to the Covid-19 response, it has in design elements throughout the
been completed within budget street. For instance, you’ll notice a Brightwater residents, thanks for
and to a high standard. chicken theme – the story of how your patience while we carried
roosting chickens once regulated out the work. We hope you enjoy
The project included adding a the village’s supply of streetlight the benefits of the finished
shared path, traffic calming islands electricity is shared on one of the product for many years to come.
to manage vehicle speeds and create
Meri Kirihimete - Merry Christmas!
MAYOR'S
MESSAGE
xWhat a year it’s been! Looking back now, none of us would have
guessed what 2020 had in store for us. But as usual, no matter what is
x thrown at Tasman, we come together. I am incredibly proud of how our
communities worked together to support each other, and especially
x
our most vulnerable, to get through a difficult few months. I would
also like to say a huge thank you to all the essential workers who kept
everything
Mayor Tim Kingrunning smoothly so we could stay home and stay safe.
Covid-19 threw many challenges news for our region, however we exploring another beautiful part of
at us, but let’s not have that be the still have a lot more work to do. the country, please take it easy on
main thing we remember from We will continue to experience the roads so we can all get to our
this year. Instead, let’s remember the side effects of 2020 for a while destinations safely.
the community spirit that brought yet, but if we focus on the positive,
So go on, get out there, enjoy your
everyone together because that, support our local businesses and
summer with friends and family,
to me, is remarkable! aim to make changes for the better,
and look forward to a fresh new
we have the potential to come out
Because we all went hard and did year ahead. Happy holidays and
of this stronger.
the work early on, we are now one best wishes from the team at
of the luckiest places in the world. We can now celebrate the festive Tasman District Council.
Tasman has bounced back to be season and enjoy our summer
Mayor Tim King
the fastest growing New Zealand nearly the same as we would any
economy following Covid-19, thanks other year. We have so much to
to our growing population and experience here in Tasman, but
construction sector. This is great whether you stay local or head off
Register to speak in Public Forum
The Public Forum in Council meetings we need to manage the number of people
wishing to speak.
is a popular avenue for residents to
discuss issues, make suggestions or To ensure everyone has the best opportunity
to speak at the meetings, please register your
ensure their councillors are aware of
intention to speak with us before the meeting.
important points of interest.
As the forum is very popular as an effective To register, please give us a call on
channel to meet with elected members, 03 543 8400 at least a day before the meeting.
2. NEWSLINE ISSUE 488
Planting the seeds for Tasman’s
future – housing affordability
Over the next several issues of monitor the situation to make sure our
information on the growth our District
Newsline, we’ll be examining
is likely to experience is up to date.
some of the big choices
We're proposing to carry out a
we face as a Council as we
large programme of infrastructure development would unquestionably
develop our Long Term Plan development (drinking water, worsen housing affordability in
2021 – 2031. What are the wastewater, stormwater and transport Tasman as the gap between supply
seeds we need to plant networks) to service residential land, and demand would steadily grow.
and nurture for Tasman to allowing more homes to be built.
In March and April next year we
flourish in the future? The new Tasman Environment Plan – will seek your input on how we
Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai, will play a propose to service new areas for
One of the big choices we need to key role in making sure our planning development, upgrade existing
make in 2021 is how we can best be rules enable affordable housing services, and how much of the
part of the solution to the high cost development, making it easier forecast demand that plan will cater
of homes in our District. to build smaller homes at higher for. Keep an eye out for the Long
densities. More information about Term Plan consultation – we need
Homes for our community
that work is on page 4. your feedback to make the best
We know that housing availability decisions for the future of our District.
and affordability are a real concern If we can make sure we have the
for our community. Unfortunately, right zoning and infrastructure in
place to meet forecast demand, this Forecast demand
we have some of the least affordable
housing in the country, as do our should help with the affordability
We expect our population to keep
neighbours in Nelson. of homes for our residents and
growing over the next 10 years,
allow for new businesses to provide
The Council can’t solve the meaning we need to make sure
more employment and increased
affordability problem alone but we there is serviced land available for:
economic activity.
can be part of the solution. Over the
next decade, a key focus for us will
be making sure we have enough
The choice we face
Where, when and how much land
+ 7,700
land zoned and serviced to meet we service is a key decision we
RESIDENTS
anticipated demand for housing
+ 4,300
need to make.
and businesses.
Providing infrastructure is expensive,
Our estimates for future demand are and keeping rates at a reasonable level HOMES
based on a medium-growth scenario
+ 160
is going to be challenging over the
in line with recent population trends next 10 years. However, not providing
within Tasman. We will continue to infrastructure for growth and BUSINESS LOTS
18 DECEMBER 2020 3.
Youth leadership grants
open up opportunities
We offer grants of up to $500 each to students in Tasman
TASMAN
District to participate in youth leadership opportunities, such YOUTH
as The Spirit of New Zealand, Outward Bound, Festival for the
Future and other experiences, conferences and workshops.
Some students also take advantage Sailing in stormy conditions,
of other funding sources. Recently, spending a full day alone in the bush
with a grant from the national “along with a cheeky weka or two”
Mayors Taskforce for Jobs and added and a hike taking in four peaks were Hemi, far left, gained a great experience
support from the Council, Hemi among the challenges the young from his youth leadership grant.
Wilson from Murchison Area School people faced.
attended an Outward Bound course. to enjoy a massive celebration with
Hemi’s group finished the hike a
the leftover kai.
Hemi recently wrote to thank us for day earlier than expected and his
our support and outlined what the compass reading skills, learned at If 2021 is the year to challenge
course had meant to him. He said it was Murchison Area School, landed him yourself, you can find out more
an experience he would recommend the role of navigator. There was about the grants and how to apply
for everyone and something he great excitement in the group when on our website, tasman.govt.nz,
would remember for a lifetime. they finished the hike early and got search “youth leadership”.
Salisbury Road trial to improve student safety
Following discussions with • The use of “speed cushions” on There have been 19 crashes recorded
the approaches to the zebra in the area over the past 10 years.
police and the schools
crossings – these are intended to This data doesn’t capture all the near
located on Salisbury Road, make drivers more aware they are misses with pedestrians, which are
a trial will begin at the end approaching the crossing so they being reported anecdotally.
of January 2021 for at least don’t drive through on “auto pilot”,
Most people have the perception
the first school term with the putting pedestrians at risk.
that zebra crossings are safe but that
aim of improving safety for • Stopping the right turn movement is completely dependent on how
students walking and cycling out of the St Paul’s School they are used by both drivers and
entrance – this change is being pedestrians. In this area it's often
to and from school. trialled at the school’s request as children using these crossings and
Police and the surrounding schools they feel it will help to improve we know they can be unpredictable
have had concerns about driver safety and reduce congestion. at times so we need drivers to be
behaviour, especially around the extra vigilant.
• Right turn out of Waimea College
pedestrian crossings on Salisbury entrance for buses only – this trial At the end of the trial we will seek
Road, with some drivers failing to change will also help to reduce feedback from the public, schools
stop even when children are present congestion and risk to pedestrians and police to assess if the changes
on the crossing. but also allow the school buses are proving effective.
We’re going to trial measures that the access they need.
Thank you for your patience and
will make drivers more aware of • Raised plastic separators at the understanding as we carry out this
the crossing and also limit certain edge of the cycle lane – these will trial. We know you’ll appreciate the
traffic movements to make this area make drivers more aware of the importance of making our roads
less congested and complex at the cycle lane and prevent them from safer, especially where so many
beginning and end of the school day. turning across or straying into it. children are present.
This includes the following measures:
4. NEWSLINE ISSUE 488
SUSTAINABLE
TASMAN
Tasman Mission creating future leaders
More than 100 Tasman a sustainability challenge event
that ran for several years at
primary school pupils learned
Moturoa / Rabbit Island.
about nutrition, culture,
Activities this year included learning
sustainability and more at
about oil spills, guessing how much event, and every kid who’s there
the second annual Tasman sugar is in various foods, challenges wants to be there. It’s so much fun for
Mission in early December. to eat unusual raw food from the them and leaves them wanting more.”
garden such as nasturtium flowers,
The educational day out, held at Claire says the more aware students
learning Māori games, weaving
outdoor recreation centre Whenua Iti, are of environmental and social
harakeke, and identifying native
brings together school Envirogroups problems and the effect they have on
birds, eggs and predators.
to compete in a fun range of us all, the more likely it is that they’ll
challenges as they move around Council education and partnerships grow up into knowledgeable, caring
more than a dozen different stations. officer Claire Webster says, “Whenua adults who are inspired to make
It grew out of the Moturoa Mission, Iti is the perfect location for this positive changes in their community.
Freedom Camping Bylaw changes now in place
Following community consultation, we have confirmed some changes to designated freedom
camping areas in the District, which are now in effect.
We received more than 120 • The use of Decks Reserve in Mayor Tim King says, “We appreciate
submissions, and 21 people spoke to Motueka by non-self-contained the high level of input from our
the Hearings Committee in support vehicles has been removed from community as we strive to find the
of their submission. the bylaw. Only self-contained right balance between welcoming
vehicles meeting the applicable visitors and protecting our
In light of the feedback, we have
standard may camp there in the important natural and cultural
made the following changes to the
allocated spaces. areas for everyone to enjoy.
Freedom Camping Bylaw:
• The freedom camping site at “This will be a big change as it will
• The permitted freedom camping
Alexander Bluff will be modified to be the first season that there won’t
site at Waitapu Bridge has been
create a specific area for freedom be a Council-provided camping area
removed from the bylaw. This site
camping with marked spaces. for non-self-contained vehicles in
is now under the control of Waka
There will be a limit of 40 vehicles Golden Bay. We’ll have a team of
Kotahi NZ Transport Agency and
allowed at the site. Freedom Camping Ambassadors
will be managed by the agency
offering education and directing
with input from Manawhenua Ki These amendments mean that there
visitors to the other camping
Mohua. The Council no longer has are no non-self-contained freedom
options available. They’ll be backed
jurisdiction in this area. camping sites on Council-controlled
up by our enforcement team when
land in Golden Bay.
• The permitted freedom camping needed but we hope our visitors will
site at Taupata Point has been Self-contained vans meeting the embrace the change and enjoy a
removed from the bylaw. This site applicable standard may still camp great holiday in the Tasman District.”
will no longer be serviced with in the allocated spaces at Motupipi
toilets and bins. car park.
18 DECEMBER 2020 5.
The Tasman Environment Plan team were on hand at the Ngatimoti School Fair.
Hundreds have a say on Tasman Environment Plan
Hundreds of locals have shared their views on how we care for our District into the future
through 21 drop-in community events and a new feedback website.
The feedback we have received “Over October and November, Council staff will begin processing all
will help inform a new resource councillors and policy staff heard the issues and opportunities we’ve
management plan, known as from more than 850 people across heard and continue working with
Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai – Tasman our 21 community-based events. councillors and iwi, before coming
Environment Plan. The new plan will Common concerns and opportunities back next year with round two of
cover big topics such as freshwater, raised have been around freshwater engagement on some of our options.
housing, biodiversity, air quality, management, affordable housing,
The Tasman Environment Plan
the marine environment, natural sustainable growth, biodiversity
will be created by Tasman District
hazards, strategic infrastructure, land and transport options.
Council in partnership with iwi and
disturbance, climate change and
“Thank you to everyone who came our communities over the next
how we live and work in our region.
to a drop-in or visited the Tasman few years. It will be an important
Tasman District Council Mayor District Council tent at markets and document that will eventually
Tim King is pleased so many have the Richmond A&P Show. I’ve also replace current council resource
shared their views. “The new Tasman been very impressed by the school management plans as the blueprint
Environment Plan covers the built children who have told us what for how we grow as a District,
and natural environment; it’s about they think makes Tasman special and use and care for our land, air,
the places we work, the places we through art, stories and poems,” and water ki uta ki tai (from the
live, and the places we visit. said Mayor King. mountains to the sea).
6. NEWSLINE ISSUE 488
Help stop the spread
of “lake snow” algae
Tasman District’s alpine lakes have
some of the cleanest and clearest
water in New Zealand and we would
like to keep it that way. It only takes one droplet of contaminated water
Tasman District Council, the Department of or one small piece of the ‘slime’ to infect a new
Conservation, Ministry for Primary Industries and water body.
Fish & Game New Zealand are working to combat
How to stop the spread
the spread of the microscopic algae (Lindavia
intermedia) that causes lake snow. Please help us to We can limit the spread by being vigilant.
limit the spread of this algae in our lakes. Check, clean and dry any wet or damp items and
be especially cautious before entering a different
Lindavia intermedia is present in many of New lake or waterway. Spray infected gear with a 5%
Zealand’s low nutrient lakes, including lakes Rotoiti solution of dishwashing detergent, a 2% bleach
and Rotoroa, in Nelson Lakes National Park. Much solution, or nappy cleaner.
like the infamous Didymo (rock snot), this organism
produces submerged clouds of mucus-like algae Together, we can stop this algae from spreading to
called lake snow. Luckily, it is not toxic to humans our iconic alpine lakes.
or animals nor is it likely to affect lake ecology. It’s More information is available on the following
a nuisance because it sticks to fishing gear, boats, websites:
motors and people. It also clogs boat and water-
• www.doc.govt.nz/stopthespread
supply filters.
• www.mpi.govt.nz. Search "lake snow"
This algae is easily spread between lakes on or in
contaminated water crafts, trailers, clothing, boots, • www.fishandgame.org.nz/news/check-clean-
animals, tramping equipment, fishing gear etc. and-dry-to-combat-lake-snow
18 DECEMBER 2020 7.
Holiday hours and services 2020/2021
We're on call these holidays. For urgent or emergency issues you can
contact us 24 hours a day on 03 543 8400, or via your local Council
Service Centre number, which can be found by visiting tasman.govt.nz.
Christmas office hours • Friday 25, Saturday 26, Sunday 27 • The 20 day statutory processing
and Monday 28 December 2020 – clock will stop Sunday 20 December
• All offices close from 3.00 pm
all libraries closed. 2020 and resume on Monday 11
Thursday 24 December 2020.
January 2021.
• Thursday 31 December 2020 –
• The Murchison office is open
Murchison Library closes at • Building Assurance will close for the
on Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31
4.00 pm, Richmond, Motueka and Christmas / New Year break from
December 2020, 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
Tākaka libraries close at 5.00 pm. 3.00 pm Thursday 24 December
and 1.10 pm – 4.00 pm. Other offices
2020, reopening on Tuesday 5
remain closed over this period. • Friday 1, Saturday 2, Sunday 3
January 2021 with limited services.
and Monday 4 January 2021–
• All offices reopen on Tuesday 5
all libraries closed.
January 2021.
Library hours Building inspections
Reach out
• Inspection services will close to us on
• Thursday 24 December 2020 – 03 543 8400
on Wednesday 23 December
Murchison Library closes at
2020 and resume on Monday 11
4.00 pm, Richmond, Motueka and
January 2021 from 10.00 am.
Tākaka libraries close at 5.00 pm.
Changes to kerbside collections ATTACH THIS
TO THE FRIDGE
AS A HANDY
for Christmas and New Year REMINDER!
Collections in all areas except Richmond remain the same collection day Amended collection day
this holiday period. Christmas Day and new years day
fall on a FRIDAY this year so some rubbish and recycling Friday 25 December 2020 Saturday 26 December 2020
collections IN CENTRAL RICHMOND will be one day later.
Friday 1 January 2021 Saturday 2 January 2021
• If your usual collection day is Friday 25 December 2020, then your
rubbish will be collected on Saturday 26 December 2020.
• The same changes will apply for New Year’s Day with rubbish Please put all your rubbish and
collected on Saturday 2 January 2021. recycling out by 7.00 am
Please place your recycling bins and bags on the roadside in a Because this is a busy time of year our contractor will have extra
location where our drivers can see them clearly. If you leave the vehicles on the road and will be starting early. Please remember to
area prior to collection day or have extra, you can drop your have your rubbish and recycling out by 7.00 am and please take
official rubbish bags and recycling at any Resource Recovery care when passing our collection vehicles.
Centre free of charge.
Resource Recovery Centre opening hours
Make sure you do not overfill your recycling bin or glass crate, or it
Our Resource Recovery Centres will be closed on Christmas Day and New
will not be collected. If you need a second crate for glass, you can
Year’s Day, but otherwise open as normal. Richmond RRC opening hours
buy one from a Council office or Resource Recovery Centre for $20.
are Monday to Saturday 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, Sunday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.
From 20 December, the Tākaka and Collingwood Resource Recovery
Centres will be open extended hours. Check our website for details.
For more information visit www.tasman.govt.nz
For any collection queries during the holidays call us on 03 543 8400
8. NEWSLINE ISSUE 488
WATER
MATTERS
Summer chlorination for Kaiteriteri water
The Kaiteriteri / Riwaka water supply will be chlorinated again this summer. The consequences
of a water-borne illness outbreak in Kaiteriteri over summer would be serious and difficult to
contain, especially with large numbers of people camping in close proximity.
The chlorination programme • Using a filter jug topping up tanks. You can get a
will start from 15 December and neutralising agent from pet stores.
• Chilling the water in the fridge first
continue through to March 2021, For more information about why we
before drinking
covering the peak visitor period. chlorinate water supplies, visit the
If you have pet fish, we advise website, tasman.govt.nz and search
You can reduce the taste and smell
de-chlorinating the water before on chlorination.
of chlorine simply by:
Community leader for Brightwater
Over the next few months, Newsline will profile the
winners of 2020’s Outstanding Community Service Awards,
paying tribute to those who work so hard to make our
AWESOME
District richer for everyone. This week, we’re celebrating TASMAN
Brightwater’s Patrick Lithgow.
A retired pharmacist, Pat has spent six the Anzac Memorial. Pat serves
years on the Brightwater Community on the local committee of Ulysses
Association, including two years as New Zealand, as well as the Nelson
chairperson. One of the projects he Motorcycle Safety Group. He served
has worked on is the Brightwater for four years on Road Safe Top of
Village Green. With funding from the South, spending two years as a
the Council, Pat and his wife Angela motorcyclist representative and two
renovated the Village Green gardens, years as chairperson.
extending the lawn and planting. Pat
“Pat has always given his best to
was also the catalyst for completing
help the community especially in
the car park behind the Green, as
leading roles,” says his nominator,
well as building the picnic table with
Councillor Anne Turley. “With the
fellow volunteer Charlie Symonds.
support of his wife, Angela, he has
others who worked on the projects
He also arranged for a book been involved in multiple projects
with him and who continue to
exchange to be sited on the Green, that enhance the community’s
volunteer without recognition.
and for several other public seats wellbeing and safety.”
But he believes that if you belong
to be built in Brightwater, including
Pat says he is “embarrassed” to win to an organisation, “you can only
a seat of remembrance in front of
the award, as he is aware of many benefit from it if you help it”.
18 DECEMBER 2020 9.
K E E P I N G YO U I N F O R M E D A B O U T N E W S A N D E V E N T S I N T H E TA S M A N D I S T R I CT 18 DECEMBER 2020
ROAD CLOSURES
Approved road closure
Applicant: Richmond Unlimited
Event: Richmond Market Day
Location: Queen Street
(between the Richmond Night
'n Day and McIndoe Place)
Dates and time: Wednesday
30 December 2020, 6.00 am to
6.00 pm
Queen Street bus stop closure
The Queen Street bus stops will be
closed on Wednesday 30 December
due to a road closure in place for the
Richmond Market Day. A temporary
bus stop will be set up on Talbot Street
(opposite PAK’n’SAVE). Alternatively,
catch the bus on the Salisbury Road
bus stop between Talbot and Florence
streets. This will also be the temporary
bus stop for both the Richmond Loop
services for the duration of the day.
24 HOUR ASSISTANCE: PHONE YOUR LOCAL SERVICE CENTRE:
RICHMOND 03 543 8400 MURCHISON 03 523 1013
MOTUEKA 03 528 2022 TAKAKA 03 525 0020
THINK 0800 999 333
PLAN DO
nelson@do.nz
www.do.nz
Engineers / Surveyors / Planners Level 1, 42 Oxford Street
Richmond 7020
Land Surveying / Resource Management
Environmental Science / Geotechnical Engineering
Civil and Structural Engineering
10. NEWSLINE ISSUE 488K E E P I N G YO U I N F O R M E D A B O U T N E W S A N D E V E N T S I N T H E TA S M A N D I S T R I CT 18 DECEMBER 2020
Maritime events Survey seeks your views
Event activity: NYE Fireworks on water
Date and location: Thursday 31 Nelson Tasman water advisory group
December, Torrent Bay Water Futures is conducting an
online survey to find out more about
Event activity: Lake Rotoiti Jetboat
residents’ views and concerns around
Family Fun Day Summer water
water issues in our region.
Date and location: Saturday 23
January, Lake Rotoiti “It’s vital that the region’s councils sampling underway
and the Government continue to We monitor a range of sites
Further details and any new events increase understanding about people’s throughout summer so we can be
may be viewed at tasman.govt.nz/ views and level of knowledge around assured of good water quality for
maritime-events. The Harbourmaster water,” Water Futures chair Morgan swimming and watersports. However,
has granted authorisation for these Williams says. there can be issues at times, especially
events under the provisions of the following heavy rain when there is a
Williams is a local resident and former
Navigation Safety Bylaw 2015. chance of contamination from run-off.
Parliamentary Commissioner for the
To play it safe, you shouldn’t swim in
Environment.
Proposals to classify reserves discoloured water or for at least the
Water Futures is an independent group
in Moutere-Waimea Ward first 24 hours – and preferably 36 hours
of Nelson Tasman residents whose – after heavy rainfall. See local water
We're proposing to classify reserves goal is to contribute to thoughtful quality information on our website,
located within the Moutere-Waimea consideration and decisions about tasman.govt.nz/link/swimming-water.
Ward (207 separate parcels of land water-related issues in the region.
in total), to give them a specified Toxic algae
purpose. Submissions close on 15 The survey is available now at
We also keep a close eye on rivers for
March 2021. Find out more surveymonkey.com/r/ourwater.
toxic algae (which could be harmful
at tasman.govt.nz/feedback. Those who complete the survey go into to pets or children if eaten) during
a draw for one of two $50 Prezzy cards. the summer months and post results
Williams says the survey will close at to our website. See tasman.govt.nz/
the end of January and results will be link/toxic-algae. You can help us keep
made public on the group’s website, on top of it by reporting large mats of
as well as being presented directly to algae when you see them. Email
local and national Government by trevor.james@tasman.govt.nz with a
Water Futures. photo of the algae attached, or call us
on 03 543 8400.
WR
WaimeaRichmond
FUNERAL SERVICES
N P R IN T D ELIVER
DESIG Got a question? Call us: 03 543 9480
tony@printhouse.co.nz
proudly local 16 Tokomaru Place, Wakatu Estate, Stoke
18 DECEMBER 2020 11.WHAT'S ON
IN TASMAN
Murchison Sport, Recreation New World Motueka as they bring their specials out onto
and Cultural Centre’s Teddy Bears' Picnic Queen Street along with market
Annual Christmas Gala stallholders from all around
Sunday 20 December, 10.00 am –
New Zealand.
Saturday 19 December, 2.00 pm – 1.00 pm, Thorp Bush, Motueka.
6.00 pm, Murchison Sport Bring your favourite teddy, pack a Higgins Heritage Park
Recreation and Cultural Centre lunch and enjoy the activities on offer. Community Craft Fair
grounds. Free event. Face painting, sports equipment, rides
Sunday 3 January 2021, 9.00 am –
Come along for a fun-filled and more. Lots of free giveaways!
3.00 pm, Higgins Heritage Park,
afternoon of Christmas cheer! Stalls, 222 Pigeon Valley Road, Wakefield.
bouncy castles, waterslide, raffles, Sport Tasman Christmas Movie
Koha entry.
vehicle decorating competitions Wednesday 23 December, 6.00 pm.
Upstairs at the Motueka Recreation Enjoy the traction engine 'steam-up',
and much much more! Our friend
Centre. Free. the museum sheds and a large array
Santa Claus will be making a very
of local and regional crafts, art and
special appearance. Bring a picnic tea and enjoy a
food stalls on the 'village green'.
Christmas movie with the
Fun for all ages. Plenty of free
whole family.
parking available on site.
Carols on the Green
Sand Sculpture Extravaganza
Thursday 24 December, 6.30 pm,
Sunday 10 January 2021, 10.00 am –
Junction Green, Tākaka. Free.
2.00 pm, Pōhara Beach. Gold coin
A community event to celebrate donation.
family, community and Christmas.
The annual Golden Bay sand sculpture
Motueka Community returns! This is a fun, non-competitive
event to encourage everyone to
Christmas Dinner
have a go and let creativity rule.
11.30 am – 2.00 pm, Friday 25
December, Memorial Hall, 2020 2021
2020 2021
Carols by Candlelight Pah Street, Motueka. Free. 2020 2021
Sunday 20 December, Washbourn A free Christmas dinner is available
Gardens, Richmond. Entertainment and everyone in the community
from 6.00 pm, carols from 8.00 pm. living between Māpua and Mārahau
is very welcome. Places are limited so
Bring a picnic before the carols and
please register early, either in person
listen to live music by Gerry and the
at Community House, Decks Reserve,
Actrix. The kids will be entertained
V ESE
N VTESNTS
with face painting, giant bubbles,
The Salvation Army Family Store, E
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phone Peter on 03 528 5089 or text G
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a special set of children’s Christmas GU
Trindi 021 728 035. A special event for
songs, and a visit from the big
the community by the community.
man in red himself. Candles will be
available for a gold coin donation, Richmond Market Day Check out your Summer Events
with all funds going to New Zealand
Wednesday 30 December, 9.00 am – Guide for more great family
Riding for the Disabled. If it’s wet,
3.00 pm Sundial Square, Richmond. activities taking place in Tasman
the venue will be Motueka Memorial
Shopping, fun, music and this summer. You can pick one up
Hall, which seats 450 people.
entertainment for all the family at from Council offices, libraries, or
Follow the event Facebook page
the most diverse market in the top of download it from our website:
for weather updates.
the south. Join Richmond businesses tasman.govt.nz/summer-events.
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