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2O NOVEMBER 2020
ISSUE 486
Abel Tasman National Park
Working towards a bright future for Tasman
We’re looking ahead, at less than 3% a year (excluding a The seeds we sow now, the
population growth allowance). investment we make in our District’s
while also working on
infrastructure, environment,
today’s challenges. This year, the Council drove a 0%
community and cultural wellbeing,
rate revenue increase in order to
Covid has had profound effects on will bear fruit in future. We want
ease the immediate financial stress
our community, as it has throughout to make sure we are doing the
many households were under
the country. groundwork to ensure our recovery
in the height of the pandemic.
from the effects of Covid. However,
A large package of Government Unfortunately that means we are
we know affordability is a key
funding for shovel-ready and starting the coming financial year
concern for many in our community.
Jobs for Nature projects, combined on the back foot. Just to continue to
with significant Council co-funding, offer our current levels of service and Your participation in the public
means we have a huge opportunity meet inflationary pressures requires feedback process next year will be
to create jobs and stimulate the a rates increase. That's before critical in helping us strike the right
economy while also delivering accounting for our contribution to balance.
our community’s aspirations for the economic stimulus projects,
Some of the important challenges
environmental gains, greater any improvements to services,
we need to rise to over the next 10
infrastructure resilience, and infrastructure or facilities, or the
years include:
improved community wellbeing. added costs of implementing
significant Government reforms. • Rates affordability
The Council has an important role to • Climate change
play in supporting our region’s recovery In March and April next year we
• Housing provision and affordability
by continuing to invest in our District. will consult on our Long Term Plan
for 2021 – 2031. That’s our forward • Central Government reforms.
However, there are significant costs programme of work and budgets Keep an eye on Newsline and our
associated with our role in rebuilding looking 10 years out, aiming to website for updates, including
our economy. For the past six years, ensure our District can flourish in information on how to get involved
we have kept rate revenue increases the future. in the conversation.
TASMAN.GOVT.NZ
MEET YOUR
REPRESENTATIVES
Brent Maru – Motueka Community Board
A year has passed since my re-election to the Motueka Community Board,
and it has been full-on. A pandemic, a new library for Motueka, proposed
chlorination of drinking water, discussions around dog control and freedom
camping bylaws, increased youth council participation, special projects, the
local board review and a multitude of meetings and discussions.
Let me assure you that the Board comes, while planning for the best. understand your challenges and
has met with several agencies over As a region we certainly have had jump on any opportunities. As a
recent weeks to ensure Motueka our share of challenges over recent Board we are here to advocate for
is at the forefront of their minds. years, but the heartening aspect is you, we are here to represent you
We recognise there is a key labour that when times are tough, we pull and we are here to serve you.
challenge for primary industries as together.
Finally, congratulations to the
well as the unknown employment
It is the “working together” that Hon Damien O’Connor on his
pathways faced by many in our
I would like to emphasise. I was re-election. Motueka now looks
community, especially for young
elected to serve the Motueka forward to seeing the progression of
people as they leave secondary
community, and I do this with improvements to State Highway 60
education.
passion and a commitment to (High Street, Motueka).
I am proud to see how our seeing results for Motueka. But I
Brent Maru
community has almost seamlessly need you all on this journey with me,
Chairman
readjusted to a “new normal”. We far beyond just voting. To represent
Motueka Community Board
all continue to take each day as it your views, I need to hear them,
Rain brings only partial relief after dry winter
Rainfall across our region this While groundwater levels in likely to drop away again once dry
the Waimea aquifers have been weather returns.
year has been about 30%
tracking below average for the time
below the average. of year, they’ve had a boost too.
Please be aware that while the
recent rain has helped our water
Earlier this month we had some relief, The levels in the unconfined aquifer
supplies, we all still need to use
with 150mm (twice the November rose by more than a metre, bringing
water wisely and save where we
average) falling in Richmond by them back to the average we’d
can. We have a long summer season
the second week of November. This expect to see now.
to come and circumstances can
rainfall was very welcome but we are However, the aquifers are a dynamic change quickly.
still about 20% below where we’d environment. They do respond to
like to be at this time of year. rainfall but require sustained rain For great ideas on easy
The Wai-iti Community Dam got a over a longer period to retain their ways to save water, visit
much-needed top up. storage levels. This means levels are tasman.govt.nz/water-saving-tips
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New cycle trail
section ready
to ride
The Kohatu to Tapawera
section of Tasman's Great
Taste Trail is now complete.
Councillor Stuart Bryant and Tasm
The 8 kilometres of new trail that officially open the new section of
an MP Damian O'Connor
Tasman's Great Taste Trail.
runs between Kohatu (Flat Rock
Cafe) and Tapawera (Tadmor
Valley Road) is another significant
milestone toward the vision of As well as bringing economic Murchison, and is a very scenic
Tasman's Great Taste Trail, benefits to Tapawera businesses alternative to biking along busy SH6.
forming a loop around the from visitors riding the trail, it’s a
Passing beside the great wildernesses
Nelson Tasman region. great recreational asset for locals
of Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes
and will make it safer for children
This latest section of the trail national parks, majestic scenery is a
to cycle to school.
follows the path of the old railway feature for much of the route with
that ran between Nelson and If you are ready to ride further, the bonus of visiting pretty Lake
Glenhope until 1955. follow the Tapawera to Murchison Rotoroa, surrounded by beech forest
Heartland Ride. and mountains.
The project was jointly funded
by the Council and the Ministry Mainly following country back roads
through farmland and native bush, Check out all the details and
of Business Innovation and
this 95km trail links Tapawera and route maps at nzcycletrail.com.
Employment.
Have your say on reserves in Moutere-Waimea Ward
We’re seeking your views on proposals to classify existing reserves within the Moutere-Waimea Ward.
We're proposing that Council- designed to make sure the land whether to classify the existing
administered reserves in Moutere- is used appropriately into the reserves in Moutere-Waimea Ward.
Waimea Ward (207 separate parcels future. Reserve classification also We call for submissions, then
of land in total) be classified as affects the Council's management hold hearings and deliberations
either: Scenic Reserve, Historic and decision making about these before deciding on final reserve
Reserve, Recreation Reserve or properties. In reality, there is classifications. The process is
Local Purpose Reserve (of various unlikely to be much change to the complete once notices reiterating
purposes – e.g. walkways, esplanade way these properties are used. Once the Council’s resolutions have been
reserves, community buildings, the reserve classification process published in the New Zealand
war memorial or walkway/utility is complete, we will publicly notify Gazette.
purposes). a draft Moutere-Waimea Ward
Reserve Management Plan. This Have your say
What will change if the plan should align with The proposals are now available for
reserves are classified? the classification of each reserve feedback and we’d like to hear your
Classifying land as a reserve makes it covers. views by 15 March 2021. You can
the principal purpose of the either view the relevant information
reserve clear. Once classified, each The consultation process online at tasman.govt.nz/feedback
reserve would have a specified There's a legal process we need or view a hard copy at Council
type/class/purpose under the to go through under section 16 of offices or libraries.
Act. It's an administrative process the Reserves Act before we decide
20 NOVEMBER 2020 3.
SUSTAINABLE
TASMAN
Subsidies available for home insulation
Heating and insulation can make a massive difference to your health, as well as the warmth
of your home. Having adequate home insulation can also mean that you use less wood in
your wood burner, which in turn helps reduce air pollution in winter.
We have given funding to the To be eligible for a grant, you will • Own and be living in a home
Warmer Healthier Homes Te Tau Ihu need to: identified as being in an eligible area.
Charitable Trust, which provides
• Be the homeowner (owner- Homeowners can find out if they
grants to retrofit insulation into
occupier) of a home built qualify for a grant (90 – 100%
qualifying owner-occupied homes
before 2008, AND Have a subsidy) by contacting the project
across Te Tauihu (top of the South).
Community Services Card or contractor, Absolute Energy.
The trust works alongside the Energy
SuperGold combo card (with
Efficiency Conservation Authority’s absoluteenergy.co.nz
CSC endorsement); OR
Warmer Kiwi Homes grant scheme.
Roadside safety project redeploys workers
Funding of $1.5 million from and stockpiled. It will be cut into initiative all-round. We’ve introduced
firewood, and distributed to families people to new career options
the Ministry of Business,
in need with the help of the Fifeshire and improved conditions on our
Innovation and Employment Foundation and Mohua Social rural roads. Being able to share
(MBIE) through the Provincial Services. free firewood with families who
Growth Fund has been used This initiative created employment
really need it is another really nice
around our region to re- outcome from the project.”
for 14 staff who had lost their jobs
deploy workers displaced by due to the effects of Covid-19.
the response to COVID-19. They came from a wide range of
backgrounds, from kayak guides to
Of the funding, $1 million was retail sales staff but all adapted well
earmarked for removing trees and to their new work.
other rural roadside hazards, with
As part of the project, new staff
$500,000 allocated to improving
completed Downer’s five-day Road
roadside drainage to reduce
Ready course, teaching them skills in
surface flooding.
traffic control, vehicle training and
As well as using existing databases safety around construction sites.
to identify hazardous trees on rural These skills will be valuable if they
roads, residents were also asked seek other roles in the roading or
to nominate trees to be assessed. construction industries in future.
Trees were removed from 144
Project Manager Graham Rimmer
locations around the District. Where
says, “It’s been a very successful
possible, the wood was collected
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Oversight for large programme of recovery projects
We’ve recently set up a Programme Management Office (PMO) to coordinate the delivery of
projects funded or partially funded by various Government departments as part of the post-
Covid-19 recovery. The PMO has been established following advice from external consultants
and will be run by staff seconded from within Tasman District Council for at least 12 months.
At the moment, we could be in line An extra level of support has a fantastic opportunity for us to
for more than $45 million in funding, been added due to the number of provide employment opportunities
including applications still being projects and the added complexity and foster economic confidence
considered. of joint funding obligations. The in our region. Our role is to ensure
role of the PMO is to work with our we have the systems and resources
Currently we have approved
team of project and programme in place to deliver the very best
Government funding of more than
managers to ensure all the projects outcomes for our community.”
$23 million, supported by Council
meet the objectives required by
funding of more than $7 million. The PMO will be providing regular
our funding partners, are delivered
progress reports to the Council’s
There are 27 separate projects included to a high standard and on time
Operations Committee. We’ll also be
in the current programme (some with and deliver great outcomes for
sharing regular updates in Newsline
funding still under consideration). The our community.
and on our website as these exciting
agreements, funding arrangements
Richard Kirby, who is heading up projects evolve.
and reporting requirements also
the PMO, says, “These projects are
vary from project to project.
Tasman Skatepark Tour is back
This popular event series returns for 2021, offering you the
chance to show off your skate, BMX, and scootering skills at
your local skate park.
Suitable for all ages, abilities and making them available to
interests, this year the tour visits everyone in the community.
Richmond, Nelson, Tākaka, Māpua,
“Whether that’s young kids, older
Motueka, Tapawera, and Brightwater,
people, males, females; everybody
in a collaboration between Nelson
can participate and feel comfortable
City and Tasman District councils.
during those events,” Yulia says.
Place-getter and spot prizes will “The environment encourages Tour dates:
be available, including items from support, coaching and mentoring, • Wednesday 6 January, 5.00 pm:
long-time sponsors Cheapskates. and we usually see that the older Māpua Skate Park, Aranui Road
The tour is also offering separate skateboarders are mentoring the
categories for women again, younger ones.” • Saturday 9 January, 3.00 pm:
community partnerships officer Motueka Skate Park, Old Wharf Road
Helmets are compulsory for
Yulia Panfylova says. • Sunday 10 January, 1.00 pm:
everyone competing, and the tour is
"In collaboration with the Kōhine an alcohol-free event. There will also Tākaka Skate Park, Reilly Street
Māia project and Skate School be free coaching sessions for young • Wednesday 13 January, 5.00 pm:
Nelson, we have also been offering people in early December, so keep Brightwater Skate Park, Ellis Street
lessons for girls during the year. It’s an eye on Newsline, our website,
• Saturday 16 January, 3.00 pm:
an event where people can safely Tasman Skatepark Tour on Facebook,
Richmond Skate Park, Jubilee Park
compete with each other and also and @tasmanskate on Instagram for
feel safe practising their new tricks more details. • Sunday 17 January, 3.00 pm:
and moves.” Nelson Skate Park, Neale Park
Yulia says the event will be a great
The tour is all about popularising day out for spectators too. • Monday 11 January, 5.00 pm:
these fun and skilful sports and “Some of the tricks are spectacular.” Tapawera Skate Park
20 NOVEMBER 2020 5.
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 20 NOVEMBER 2020
Queen Street bus stops Māpua Drive footpath update
moving 29 November Recent rain means there’ll be a delay
The Queen Street bus stops will be on completing the construction of the
closed this Sunday 29 November due to new path on Māpua Drive. As some
a road closure in place for the Richmond of the contractors now have other
Santa Parade. A temporary bus stop commitments, we expect the work to
will be set up on Talbot Street (opposite be fully complete in the second week
PAK’n’SAVE). Alternatively, catch the of December. The temporary bus
bus at the Salisbury Road bus stop stops and arrangements for Māpua
between Talbot and Florence streets. students who catch school buses will
remain in place. Please remember to
Maritime events
slow down and take care around the Event activity: Jet Boating NZ Event
Temporary chlorination (river flow dependent)
work site.
of Richmond water Date and location: Between now and
As part of the Champion/Salisbury Coffee lovers – Be Spotted! 1 February 2021, Upper Motueka River,
Road roundabout upgrade, work on (Tapawera Bridge – Janson Bridge)
Richmond! #BeSpotted by the coffee
the water mains and other services will
fairy using a reusable coffee cup on Event activity: Waka Ama Racing. Area
begin soon. As the water network is at
Friday mornings throughout November reservation and uplifting of 5 knot
a higher risk of contamination when we
and you may get a free coffee voucher. speed rule applies.
work on the mains, the Richmond water
The coffee fairy also has some bright Date and location: Friday 13 and
supply will be temporarily treated with
and fun reusable coffee cups to give Saturday 14 November, Kaiteriteri.
chlorine to be sure it stays safe to drink.
away to those who are wanting to
The exact time for starting chlorination Event activity: Jet Boating NZ, Giant
make a change from takeaway coffee
was still to be confirmed at the time Slalom
cups to reusable ones. Now’s the time
of printing, please check the website Date and location: Sunday 22
to make a change. Refuse disposable
for the latest information. Please be November, Waimea River
coffee cups that end up in landfill and
aware that this is usual practice when
start carrying a reusable cup to work
we do major work on the water supply Further details for these and any
or when you leave the house! Small
and does not in any way pre-empt or new events may be viewed at
changes can make a big difference.
affect the decision the Council is still to tasman.govt.nz/maritime-events.
make on the proposal to permanently The Harbourmaster has granted
chlorinate the supply. You can read authorisation for these events under
more about water chlorination on our the provisions of the Navigation Safety
website, tasman.govt.nz/chlorination. Bylaw 2015.
THINK
PLAN DO
0800 999 333
nelson@do.nz
www.do.nz
Engineers / Surveyors / Planners
Level 1, 42 Oxford Street
Richmond 7020
Civil and Structural Engineering
Land Surveying / Resource Management
Geotechnical Engineering
Environmental Science
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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 20 NOVEMBER 2020
APPROVED TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES COUNCIL HUI
Unless otherwise stated, all meetings
Applicant: Nelson Drag Racing Applicant: Richmond Unlimited
will be held at Council Chambers,
Association Event: Richmond Santa Parade 189 Queen Street, Richmond. Access to
Event: Motueka Drag Races Location: Edward Street. Salisbury meetings will continue to be available
Location: Queen Victoria Street – Road – from Talbot Street to Queen via Zoom video conferencing for those
from Green Lane to King Edward Street. Oxford Street – from Wensley who are unable to attend in person.
Street including Marchwood Park Road to Queen Street. Queen Street See tasman.govt.nz/meetings-calendar
Dates and times: – from Edward Street to McIndoe for details.
• Saturday 21 November 2020, Place. McIndoe Place and the Petrie/ Commercial Committee
8.00 am to 4.00 pm Harkness carpark. Friday 20 November, 1.30 pm.
• Saturday 6 February 2021, Date and time: Sunday 29 Public forum
8.00 am to 4.00 pm (alternative November 2020, 6.00 am to 2.00 pm
Regulatory Committee
rain date Sunday 7 February Thursday 26 November, 9.30 am.
2021) Public forum
• Saturday 6 March 2021, 8.00 am Saxton Field Reserve Full Council
to 4.00 pm Management Plan review Thursday 26 November, 1.30 pm.
• Saturday 3 April 2021, 8.00 am The draft Saxton Field Reserve Public forum
to 4.00 pm (alternative rain date Management Plan review is Audit and Risk Committee
Sunday 4 April 2021) available for public submissions Wednesday 2 December, 1.30 pm.
until 10 December 2020. The draft Public forum
Applicant: Motueka Events plan sets out the vision, policies
and methods for enhancing Saxton Full Council
Charitable Trust
Field’s recreation, sport, landscape, Thursday 3 December, 9.30 am.
Event: Motueka Christmas Parade
natural and cultural values. The Public forum
Location: Wallace Street – from
High Street to Decks Reserve draft plan and details on how to
carpark. Pah Street – from High make a submission are available
Street to Grey Street. High Street – at tasman.govt.nz/feedback.
Wallace Street to Pah Street Printed copies are available at
Date and time: Friday 4 December Tasman District Council offices KEEP UP TO DATE
2020, 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm and public libraries in Richmond, TASMAN.GOVT.NZ
Motueka and Tākaka.
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20 NOVEMBER 2020 7.
WHAT'S ON
IN TASMAN
have
Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai – your Christmas Decoration
say Workshop
Tasman Environment Plan Saturday 28 November, 10.00 am –
12.00 pm, Motueka Library. Free.
Tasman District Council • Mārahau: Monday 23 November,
Design and create beautiful,
staff and councillors will be 3.30 pm – 7.00 pm, Mārahau
simple Christmas decorations from
Community Hall.
out and about this spring readymade papier mache shapes.
to hear your views about • Moutere: Wednesday 25
November, 3.30 pm – 7.00 pm, Xmas Art / Craft Market
our environmental and Moutere Hills Community Centre, and Photo Exhibition
development issues and 1539 Moutere Highway. Saturday 5 December, 4.00 pm –
opportunities. • Kaiteriteri: Thursday 26 7.00 pm, Lake Rotoiti Community
November, 3.30 pm – 6.30 pm, Hall, St Arnaud
Upcoming drop-in events: Kaiteriteri Recreation Centre, Rural Women St Arnaud invite you to
• Richmond: Saturday 21 November, 5 Kaiteriteri Sandy Bay Road. the Xmas Art / Craft Market and Photo
9.00 am – Sunday 22 November, Exhibition. $10 entry fee with lucky
4.00 pm, information stand at Find more information at door prize (children free). Cash only at
the Richmond A & P Show, environmentplan.tasman.govt.nz. the door. Proceeds go to the Friends
359 Lower Queen Street. of Rotoiti and Nelson Tasman Hospice.
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