Proposed Rates Remission Policy for Land Affected by Natural Disasters

Submissions Closed: 24 August 2012

Note: This policy has now been adopted by the Council.

• Read more about the policy and download an application form.

Tasman District Council’s Proposal for a Rates Remission Policy for Land Affected by Natural Disasters is now closed. You can read about the porposal below. 

• About the Proposal
• Make a Submission

About the Proposal 

The proposed Policy is for residential land affected by natural disaster, in order to provide rating relief for ratepayers unable to inhabit their dwellings or buildings as a result of natural disaster.

The Council has approved a Summary of Information and a Statement of Proposal for public consultation under section 83 of the Local Government Act 2002. Your views will help guide Council’s decision-making on whether to proceed with developing and adopting a policy.The proposal is contained in two documents:

• Summary of Information - Rates Remission Policy for Land Affected by Natural Disasters - which outlines the detail of the proposal, the reason for a proposal and the period for submissions.
• Statement of Proposal - Rates Remission Policy for Land Affected by Natural Disasters - which provides detail on the proposal, options, financial and other considerations.

The above documents are available for viewing on Council’s website at www.tasman.govt.nz and during normal office hours at the following Tasman District Council offices:

• Richmond Office, 189 Queen Street, Richmond
• Motueka Office, 7 Hickmott Place, Motueka
• Takaka Office, 78 Commercial Street, Takaka
• Murchison Office, 92 Fairfax Street, Murchison

Libraries:

• District Library, Queen Street, Richmond
• Motueka Library, Pah Street, Motueka
• Takaka Memorial Library, Junction Street, Takaka.

The Summary of Information will also be printed in the Tasman District Council’s Newsline circular dated 27 July 2012.

Submissions 

Submissions are invited on the proposal for a Rates Remission Policy for Land Affected by Natural Disasters and must be received by 4.30 pm on 24 August 2012.  Please post to:

Or deliver to your local Tasman District Council office; or email to info@tasman.govt.nz. 

You can also download and print the Submission Form - Rates Remission Policy for Land Affected by Natural Disasters.

Online Submission Form

As part of the process of receiving Submissions, Council will acknowledge the receipt of your Submission in writing. You will also receive an email copy of this form for your records.