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Tasman Report

Tasman Report is a fortnightly podcast about the work of your council. Each episode draws on business from council committees and community boards, plus stories from staff working across parks and reserves, planning, infrastructure, biosecurity, ports and marine, planning, and emergency management. You will hear directly from the council team and elected members on the projects, and ideas building a thriving, resilient Tasman region. If you have a topic you would like to hear more on or if you

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Episode 15

Tasman Report ·

2026/09/14

What can the stories of our past tell us about planning for the future?This week on Tasman Report, we explore that question with historian, author, and publisher Dr Carol Dawber, whose work has captured the voices, experiences and achievements of the people who helped build Te Tauihu. From early settlement and mining to the ships and coastal services that connected communities, these stories are more than a record of what has gone before. They show how earlier generations made choices, took

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0:20:56

Episode 14

Tasman Report ·

2026/08/28

In this episode of Tasman Report, John Bullock explores two stories connected by the region’s relationship with water.Richard Kirby, Tasman District Council’s Group Manager for Three Waters, discusses the changes affecting water services and what Local Water Done Well means for Tasman. We have details about the Legends of Mohua Aorere exhibition at Richmond Library. The exhibition tells the story of ports and coastal shipping from the mid-1800s to the mid-1900s. The episode concludes with a

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0:29:52

Episode 13

Tasman Report ·

2026/08/07

Tasman Report – Episode 13Pests, bird life and the big environmental picture In Episode 13 of Tasman Report, we look at some of the environmental issues affecting the Tasman District – from the threat posed by Taiwan cherry to the region’s remarkable bird life. In this episode Golden Bay Community Board Grant Knowles discusses the Board’s August meeting and the issues affecting the Golden Bay community. Taiwan cherry – a noxious pest It may sound like a cocktail, but Taiwan cherry is a

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0:29:43

Episode 12

Tasman Report ·

2026/07/24

Episode 12 of Tasman Report brings together key updates, policy discussions, and stories from across the Tasman District.Plan Change 81 – Urban Development and Change 1 to the Tasman Regional Policy Statement submissions close Monday 3 August 2026. Team Leader Urban and Rural Policy Jeremy Butler talks about the benefits of the plan, what it means for growth in Tasman, and how to make a submission. Urban Growth Plan Change 81 https://shape.tasman.govt.nz/urban-growth-PC81 We discuss with

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Episode 11

Tasman Report ·

2026/06/26

Plan Change 81 on urban growth is now open for submissions. Jeremy Butler from the Urban and Rural Policy Team explains what the plan aims to achieve and how you can have your say: https://shape.tasman.govt.nz/urban-growth-PC81/council-agrees-notify-urban-growth-plan-changesCouncil has adopted its 2026/2027 Annual Plan. Hear staff briefings from the meeting, along with Mayor Tim King outlining the context behind elected members’ decisions. Preparations for the H5N1 bird flu threat are well

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0:29:53

Episode 10

Tasman Report ·

2026/06/12

How far can a spatial plan take us? In this episode, we explore the potential and real-world impact of spatial planning. We visit the Moutere and the Old House Road Weir, take a closer look at the work of Mohua 2042 in Golden Bay, and discuss how Tasman can position itself in relation to international data on disaster preparedness.

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0:29:21

Episode 09

Tasman Report ·

2026/05/29

Tasman Report catches up with CEO Leonie Rae as we talk about the Annual Plan, local government reform, Plan Change 81 and, the challenges and achievements in the year to date. Joseph Thomas shares the “water of our summer” story and if you haven’t figured out the “how to” for a good compost this episode is for you.Links mentioned in the show For the next Information Forum Meeting go to https://www.tasman.govt.nz/my-council/meetings/meetings-calendar Check out the composting page here

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0:26:24

Episode 08

Tasman Report ·

2026/05/08

In this episode of Tasman Report, we feature the latest moves from central government on proposed council amalgamations and a personal perspective from Tim King.We also spotlight the Motueka Community Board, with chair Claire Hutt reflecting on how the new board has settled in and its early priorities. The episode also covers progress on recovery from the June–July 2025 floods, with updates on infrastructure works and an overview of how insurance supports recovery efforts. Looking ahead, Jeremy

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0:25:53

Episode 07

Tasman Report ·

2026/04/24

In this episode, the Plan Stop has been lifted for Plan Change 81, the Tasman Annual Plan 2026–2027 is now open for public feedback, and a new road safety speed campaign is underway across the district.We also highlight the upcoming Mohua Emergency Preparedness Expo, taking place at the Golden Bay Recreation Park Centre over the weekend of Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 May. The expo is designed to raise awareness and help communities prepare for emergencies such as earthquakes, flooding, and

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Episode 06

Tasman Report ·

2026/04/10

Tasman Report is a fortnightly podcast about the work of your council. Each episode draws on business from council committees and community boards, plus stories from staff working across parks and reserves, planning, infrastructure, biosecurity, port

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Episode 05

Tasman Report ·

2026/03/27

In this episode Mayor Tim King is in front of the Environment Select Committee meeting with Barry Johnson Environmental Policy Manager speaking to the Tasman submission on the Natural Environment and Planning Bills. Read the submission here... https://www.tasman.govt.nz/my-council/key-documents/tasman-resource-management-plan/legislation-council-submissions We talk wood for winter, and the service provided by our Good Wood Suppliers, check them out here... https://tasman.govt.nz/link/good-wood And

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Episode 04

Tasman Report ·

2026/03/20

This episode features highlights from the Wednesday, 17 March, Information Forum Meeting and the presentation of the Environmental Policy Quarterly Review Report. We hear discussion about Plan Changes 81 and 84, anticipated growth projections, and the Motueka Master Plan. The Port Nelson 125th Anniversary Open Day on Sunday, 22 March, showcases the Legends of Mohua Aorere exhibition, which tells the story of the Golden Bay–Tasman ports, wharves, and coastal shipping from the 1800s to the

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Episode 03

Tasman Report ·

2026/02/27

In this episode, we hear from new Golden Bay Community Board Chair David Knowles about his priorities for the triennium, how the Board can better champion local concerns and ideas to Council, and what’s hoped to be achieved at the upcoming March community drop-in sessions.The sessions will run from 6.00 pm to 8.00 pm at the following locations: Pākawau Hall – 2 March, Bainham Hall – 3 March, Onekaka Hall – 4 March, Golden Bay Rec Park Centre – 5 March, East Tākaka Hall – 9 March, and Upper Tākaka

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Tasman Report - Feb 16 2026

Tasman Report ·

2026/02/13

In this episode, we feature highlights from the first full council meeting of the new triennium and the launch of a new Information Forum designed to strengthen governance and ensure all voices are heard.We explore what “local water done well” means for the community, including the endorsement of a Water Services Delivery Plan and the establishment of a new in-house business unit to manage water services into the future. Hear the thinking behind the options considered and what this approach aims

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Tasman Report - Feb 02 2026 ep01

Tasman Report ·

2026/01/29

Tasman Report a fortnightly news wrap about what’s happening in your council. In this episode a new committee structure, submissions on the RMA replacement bills, the granny flats need to know, mooring licences and the lifejacket library, local alcohol policy feedback and a June July Floods recovery update.

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