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5 MARCH 2021
ISSUE 492
Waimea Dam features largely in Long Term Plan
You will have heard by now that Waimea Water Ltd, the company building the Waimea Dam,
has announced an increase of the price estimate for completion, rising from $129.4 million to
an estimate of $158.4 million. We were expecting a price increase due to the impact of Covid-19
on the timeline and other drivers and had budgeted for an increase of up to $8 million.
Obviously, this number has been surpassed.
While the increased cost is At last week's Council meeting, rates revenue increase, from 4.5%
disappointing for everyone involved, where it was hoped our Long Term to 4.54% in year 1 of the LTP. The
the dam is now over 50% complete Plan (LTP) would be adopted for Council will also need to increase
so there is very little choice open to consultation, Councillors agreed its proposed net debt limit of $260
the Council but to provide for the to defer adoption of the LTP to million to $282 million. The increase
costs and support the delivery of the provide time for staff to identify a to $282 million is still well within
project. The dam is providing for a way forward for the LTP in light of the Council’s borrowing limits.
long-term solution to the region’s the price increase. We still have to The revised debt level also provides
urban and rural water supply adopt an LTP by 30 June, including enough headroom to respond to
challenges, while also providing a period of public consultation and an unexpected event like a natural
for the social, environmental and deliberations. disaster.
cultural values of the river.
Staff have had to quickly identify The proposal will now be
The Council relied on the best advice and investigate the options available incorporated into a revised Long
available to scope and price the for how it is to be paid for and Term Plan Consultation Document
dam prior to giving the ‘go-ahead’. by who. Council considered the for Council consideration on 18
Despite the significant time and information and agreed a way March. The new proposed dates
investment, it is now clear the risks forward at the meeting. for consultation are 24 March to
were under-estimated and this, 24 April, with hearings being held
The solution provided to the
alongside the impact of Covid-19, 3 – 7 May.
Council to consider sees a small
has resulted in the situation that we
increase in the overall projected
find ourselves in today.
TASMAN.GOVT.NZ
MAYOR'S
MESSAGE
By now, you will be aware of the increased price estimate for the completion
x of the Waimea Dam and the Council’s proposed response to it. This is
extremely disappointing and frustrating especially on the eve of releasing
x
our draft LTP for consultation, which we have had to defer until 18 March.
x
I am certain this project is beyond of partnerships in the future. other challenges covering a huge
the essential and sustainable supply range of projects across all Council
Councils around the country face
Mayor Tim Kingfor both urban needs
of freshwater responsibilities for the next 10 years.
huge pressures to meet the demands
and irrigation. It is about how
of both increasing standards and We are operating in a time of
the partnerships between central
growth. It is infrastructure projects unprecedented change and
and local government and other
like this that provide part of the uncertainty, which will not make
groups within our community
reason for the imminent ‘three waters’ any of these already difficult
work. Many of the most significant
legislation that will fundamentally decisions easier.
challenges we face throughout the
change who will provide water,
district; housing, climate change, I encourage everybody to take an
wastewater and stormwater services
freshwater management and growth interest, even if it is only about a
to their communities.
for example, are going to require specific project or service within the
such partnerships to succeed and We are looking to deliver a LTP plan and provide feedback.
how we respond collectively to this consultation document outlining
Mayor Tim King
challenge will determine the success our plans to cater for our growth and
Home insulation subsidies make a difference
Tasman District Council contributed $20,000 to the Warmer Healthier Homes Te Tau Ihu
Charitable Trust, for use in the current financial year. The Trust provides grants to retrofit
insulation into qualifying owner-occupied homes across Te Tau Ihu (top of the South).
The Trust works alongside the Energy Heating and insulation can make a • Live in an area identified as low
Efficiency Conservation Authority’s massive difference to your health. income. In Tasman, this includes
Warmer Kiwi Homes grant scheme. Having adequate home insulation some areas of Richmond and
The grant made by the Council can also mean that you use less wood Motueka in particular.
enabled the Trust to leverage a further in your wood burner, which in turn
Homeowners can find out if they
$180,000 from central Government. helps reduce air pollution in winter.
qualify for a grant (90 – 100%
Within Tasman the programme has To be eligible for a grant, you subsidy) by contacting the project
helped to insulate 128 homes in will need to be the homeowner contractor, Absolute Energy.
the first six months to 31 December (owner-occupied):
2020, one of these was in the absoluteenergy.co.nz
• Of a home built before 2008, AND
Waimea Village. The Trust has also
Have a Community Services Card
insulated a number of homes in
or SuperGold combo card (with
Nelson and Marlborough.
CSC endorsement); OR
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Nelson-Tasman Regional Public
have
Transport Plan 2021 – 2031 your
We’re asking for feedback on the Nelson-Tasman Regional Public say!
Transport Plan (RPTP) 2021 – 2031. This sets our two Council’s public
transport priorities for the next three years.
We are proposing some changes to the
PROPOSED NEW BUS SERVICES
bus services in Richmond and Nelson
to improve the public transport service.
In addition, running public transport opdale > Stoke > Richmond
Route 1: Nelson > Hospital > Bish
+ Extension to Māp ua > Tasman > Motueka
services to Wakefield and Motueka.
We are now seeking feedback from the Nayland > Stoke > Richmond
Route 2: Nelson > Tāhunanui >
ter > Wakefield
wider community to see if there is support + Extension to Hope > Brightwa
for the changes we’re considering. ry > Hospital
Route 3: Atawhai > Nelson > Victo
i > Airport
Washington Valley > Tāhunanu
Some of the proposals include: Route 4: The Brook > Nelson >
• New urban routes between 7.00 am and
7.00 pm, seven days per week.
MOTUEKA
• Hourly weekend service.
• Single urban fare. ATAWHAI
• Community Transport services to
Motueka, Golden Bay, Wakefield and MĀPUA
Hira. TĀHUNANUI
NELSON
• Morning and evening bus to Motueka
and Wakefield.
• Super stops at Richmond, Stoke, RICHMOND
Tahunanui, Hospital and Nelson. STOKE
There are further improvements planned
for forthcoming years.
RICHMOND
Te Tauihu Regional Land Transport Plan 2021 – 2031
We’re also seeking feedback • A package of projects to improve
Get all the details on both
walking and cycling facilities
on the Draft Te Tauihu the Regional Public Transport
throughout the district.
Regional Land Transport Plan Plan and the Regional Land
• Changes to the transport network Transport Plan on our website,
(RLTP) 2021 – 2031.
in Richmond. tasman.govt.nz/feedback or
We’ve worked with Waka Kotahi NZ check out a hard copy at the
• Improved transport routes to cater
Transport Agency, Marlborough Council offices in Richmond,
for growth in Richmond West.
District and Nelson Councils to Motueka, Tākaka and Murchison.
draft the plan which prioritises the • Safety improvements on SH6 Both include details of how to
transport projects for the next seven between Richmond and Wakefield have your say. We'd love to hear
years and seeks funding for them. and on SH60 between Richmond from you by 5pm Wednesday 17
and Motueka. March 2021.
Here are some of the proposed
projects for Tasman that we’d like • Improvements to public transport.
your thoughts on:
5 MARCH 2021 3.
Gambusia: Pest of the Month
Gambusia are a very small fish, with an olive-green body and silvery-white belly, and are found in
about 53 drains and creeks along the coast of Tasman Bay, from Riuwaka to the Nelson Golf Course.
These tiny fish are native to North and it is illegal to breed, release or
America and were introduced to keep them.
New Zealand in 1930 in the belief
The Department of Conservation
that they could control mosquito
is now assessing the feasibility of
populations. Unfortunately,
eradicating this pest fish from the
gambusia also eat other native
South Island. If you see this fish, please
aquatic invertebrates that can help
report the specific location to your
control mosquito populations,
local DOC or Council office, and always
and in some circumstances, this
remember to thoroughly clean boats
can actually lead to an increase
and fishing gear once it has been in
in mosquito numbers. They also
contact with water to avoid the spread
cause harm to native fish species.
of other aquatic pests.
As such, they are considered an
unwanted organism in New Zealand Supplied by Renan Falleiros
Camping ambassadors busy around the district
Our Freedom Camping ambassadors are out and about all summer, helping our
visitors get acquainted with the rules around camping the ensuring they have a
great holiday and our environment is well-looked after.
Thanks to a grant from the central weren’t able to pitch their tents community stakeholders remains
government Responsible Camping where they expected. a key function of the Freedom
Funding, the Ambassadors are Camping Ambassadors. The team
• Advising one couple of the
working more hours per week and regularly connects with i-SITE staff,
difference between simply buying
will be available right through until where they are always warmly
a “self-contained” sticker for their
the end of March. welcomed, and help with questions
van and the actual authorisation
about the changes in the bylaw and
Here’s a snapshot of what the team involved.
options for camping in the area.
have been up to lately.
• With assistance from a local
They also send campers in the right
• Recommending alternative nearby resident, helping out a camper
direction to find their nearest café,
accommodation for three kiwis whose van got stuck.
shops and activities to enjoy while they
on a cycling trip who found they
Building on partnerships with spend time in our amazing region.
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
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Stricken ship
found a safe
harbour in
Tasman
A crack in the hull of the 290 metre long,
92,000 tonne sand carrier Taharoa EOS sent
it into Tasman Harbour for repair last week,
creating a curious feature on the Nelson
Tasman horizon for some time.
Proposed Motueka The Singaporean-flagged ship, owned by Stella Faith
Shipping, was not in distress. There was no oil leak or
skatepark upgrade danger to the crew nor to the environment. Although
water was entering one of the vessel’s ballast tanks
We have spoken to some of the through a crack in the hull, the vessel’s pumps were
skatepark users at Old Wharf Road, able to remove it.
Motueka, and come up with a vision In granting permission to enter waters administered
of an improved skatepark that will by Council, there were a number of steps to take, said
Tasman Harbour master Dan Cairney.
provide for different skill levels.
“We enlisted the services of the appropriate marine
Depending on the final plan and available
surveyors and engineers to report on the extent of the
budget, the potential upgrade has been
repairs that needed to be undertaken. While we have
broken into three separate stages. Should
a responsibility to assist a ship in need, we were very
funding become available and due to the cost
conscious of the responsibility to ensure it did not in
of the overall upgrade, it could be completed
any way pose a risk to our environment, either while
over a number of years.
anchored or through the repairs that needed to be made.”
• Enhance the existing park to provide new
Taharoa EOS was due to enter New Zealand waters at
features including a volcano, roller bump
0500 hours Sunday February 21, and was destined to
and 8 foot quarter with 3 metre channel gap.
berth at the Taharoa iron sands buoy, about 140m south
• A ‘plaza’ area that allows new riders, skaters of Auckland, to load iron sand. When the crack was
and juniors to gain skills and confidence discovered, it diverted to Tasman Bay, the nearest safe
while separating them from more anchorage.
experienced users.
“The vessel sat outside the 12-mile limit until the
• A 6 – 8 foot bowl to provide additional necessary checks were made and only when the
challenges for skaters, scooters and riders. necessary reports were made by independent experts
did we feel comfortable letting her in,” Dan said.
Tell us what you think
Does this design meet your current and future
needs? Is there anything else you would like to
see included? In what order would you prefer
the stages to be completed? Do you have any
other comments?
You can provide feedback online at
tasman.govt.nz/feedback up until
Monday 22 March. For further information
please contact Lynne Hall, email
lynne.hall@tasman.govt.nz or phone
03 543 8492.
5 MARCH 2021 5.
Richard’s working for Wakefield
We're continuing our series of profiles of the winners of 2020’s
Outstanding Community Service Awards, paying tribute to AWESOME
those who work so hard to make our District richer for everyone. TASMAN
This week, we’re celebrating Wakefield’s Richard Martin.
Part of a long-standing Wakefield four years as President, a position
family, Richard grew up to next to he still holds. Recently, the Martins
the local sportsground, and, like his refenced their former property to
father, became part of the Wakefield allow public access to the Wai-iti
Domain Board and the Wakefield River, helping create a walkway that
Recreational Reserve Committee links Wakefield Recreation Reserve
when Council took ownership. with Edward Baigent Reserve, which
As well as serving on the Wakefield led to its subsequent purchase by
Community Council for many years, Council.
he’s spent 30 years on the Nelson
Richard’s nominator, Wakefield’s
A&P Association Show Committee,
Colin Gibbs, says Richard was also Richard says he’s always believed
which he joined in 1978. President in
a key driver of establishing the that the passion and lead for
1988 and 2002, he was appointed a
Wakefield School and Community community projects has to come
Life Member in 2009.
Pool and the Wai-iti Dam build, both from its people.
Richard and the Martins joined important community resources.
“We live in a day and age where
the Nelson Rowing Club in 2005
“He’s someone who’s not scared people go ‘Oh what are council
when daughter Chelsea took on
to say a few words when needed doing?’ But if you want to live in a
the sport and he has served on the
and is a good community man for strong community then you have to
committee for eight years, the last
Wakefield.” create it. It has to come from within.”
Keep saving water
Although we’re entering Even if restrictions aren’t in place for
you, we all need to conserve water as
WATER SAVING TIP
autumn, it’s important that
much as possible. There’s lots you can
we keep saving water. do at home and at work to reduce FIX LEAKY TAPS,
Please check our website and the your water use. Check them out at
HOSES OR
FITTINGS
radio for updates on the current tasman.govt.nz/water-saving-tips
restrictions in place. and remember, every drop counts!
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KE E P I N G YO U I N F O R M E D AB O U T N E WS AN D E VE NTS I N TH E TAS M AN D I STR I CT 5 MARCH 2021
Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund Register to speak at a
The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund public forum COUNCIL HUI
applications are now invited until 30 The public forum in Council meetings
April. The Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund Unless otherwise stated, all meetings
is a popular avenue for residents to will be held at Council Chambers,
offers help with travel costs for rural discuss issues, make suggestions or 189 Queen Street, Richmond. Access to
sports clubs and rural school teams. ensure their councillors are aware meetings will continue to be available
The fund is to help young people aged of important points of interest. As via Zoom video conferencing for those
from 5 to 19 participate in local sports the forum is very popular as an who are unable to attend in person.
competitions. Sport NZ fully funds effective channel to meet with elected See tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar
the Rural Travel Fund, which Council for details.
members, we need to manage the
administers locally on their behalf. The number of people wishing to speak. Nelson Regional Sewerage Business Unit
next funding round closes on 30 April To ensure everyone has the best Friday 5 March, 9.30 am. Public forum
2021. Head to tasman.govt.nz/grants opportunity to speak at the meetings, Golden Bay Community Board
to check out the funding guidelines please register your intention to Tuesday 9 March, 9.30 am. Collingwood
and complete an application form. speak with us before the meeting. Fire Station, Elizabeth Street,
To register, please complete the simple Collingwood. Public forum
Maritime events form on our website, tasman.govt.nz Accessibility for All
Event activity: Classic Boat Show (search 'public forum') or call us on Friday 12 March, 10.00 am.
Date and location: Saturday 6 & Sunday 03 543 8400 at least 48 hours before Community meeting
7 March, Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay. the meeting you wish to speak at. Joint Committee
Event activity: Power Boat Regatta Tuesday 16 March, 9.30 am. Nelson City
Date and location: Saturday 13 &
Last call for Creative Council, 110 Trafalgar Street, Nelson.
Sunday 14 March, Lake Rotoiti, Kerr Bay Communities funding No public forum
applications Motueka Community Board
Event activity: Queen Charlotte Yacht Tuesday 16 March, 4.00 pm
Tasman District Council’s Creative
Club Racing Motueka Service Centre, 7 Hickmott
Communities Scheme has funding
Date and location: Saturday 20 & Place, Motueka. Public forum
available for groups and individuals
Sunday 21 March, Lake Rotoiti
to run arts projects in our area and Audit and Risk
Further details for these and any new applications are invited until 10 March Thursday 18 March, 1.30 pm. No public
events may be viewed at tasman.govt.nz/ 2021. Visit tasman.govt.nz/creative- forum
maritime-events. The Harbourmaster communities for more information Nelson Tasman Regional Landfill
has granted authorisation for these and to complete an application form. Business Unit
events under the provisions of the Friday 19 March, 1.30 pm. No public forum
Navigation Safety Bylaw 2015.
N P R IN T D ELIVER
DESIG Got a question? Call us: 03 543 9480
tony@printhouse.co.nz
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WaimeaRichmond
FUNERAL SERVICES
proudly local 16 Tokomaru Place, Wakatu Estate, Stoke
5 MARCH 2021 7.
WHAT'S ON
IN TASMAN
your idea is big or small, needs just Register at Eventbrite.co.nz. This
a few dollars or a bit more, this info event is brought to you by the
session will help you figure out how Nelson Tasman Funders Network.
to access community funding.
Take and Make for Book Lovers
Community partnerships co‑ordinator
Gary Alsop says the roadshows will Motueka Library has free Take and
Children's Day / cover a wide range of opportunities. Make Book Lovers Notebook kits
available for bibliophiles of all ages
Te Rā o Ngā Tamariki “It’s from one end of the scale to the
other: projects, events, workshops, to collect. Simply drop in to Motueka
Sunday 7 March, 10.00 am – 2.00 pm. Library until 31 March to pick up
community initiatives, or social
In partnership with the Richmond your perfect little artsy journal.
services; it’s open to everyone.”
Aquatic Centre, we are hosting a day
of interactive games and activities
The Roadshows include information The Hippie Years
and presentations from Council, the Geoff Rennison will be at Tākaka
as part of national Children’s Day.
Rata Foundation, Department of Library on Tuesday 16 March at
There will be sports competitions, art
Internal Affairs, Te Pūtahitanga o Te 2.00pm to talk about his hippie
and science activities, a stage with
Waipounamu, Sport Tasman, and the years in Totaranui – and how a small
young performers, face painting,
Office of Ethnic Communities. team created a revolution in Green
archery, tug of war, music from
Kath Bee and magic with Faerie Lou. Topics covered include funding Management. It’s free to attend and
and resources, sustainability and everyone is welcome.
You can also swim at the Aquatic
resilience, and expo stalls.
Centre for just a gold coin donation Events during Alert Level
on the day and don't forget you can Each organisation will host a stall
after the main presentations, where
changes
access the Centre from the slip road
you can discuss your funding If you’re wondering whether an
off the Richmond Deviation.
and community development event at your local library has been
Finding the funding for your opportunities in further detail. postponed or cancelled due to Alert
community project The two events will be held in Level changes, visit the What’s On
Need some money for your Motueka on Thursday 18 March page on tasmanlibraries.govt.nz to
community event or project? Come from 10.00 am – 1.00 pm at St check. We keep our What’s On page
along to one of two Community Thomas Hall, 101 High St, Motueka; updated with the latest information
Development and Funding and in Nelson/Stoke on Thursday so you know whether the event or
Roadshows in March to find out 25 March from 10.00 am – 1.00 pm group you’ve been looking forward
what’s available and how to apply for at the Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows to attending is still taking place.
funding to make it happen. Whether Community Centre.
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