Community support & networks

We work closely with a number of community organisations to help make Tasman a great place to live.

• Community associations
• Golden Bay community board
• Motueka community board
• Mapua waterfront working group
• Motueka aerodrome advisory group
• Port Tarakohe advisory group
• Takaka aerodrome user group
• Fresh water and land advisory groups (FLAGs)
• Positive Ageing Forum

We provide a range of facilities and opportunities for young people in Tasman District, such as playgrounds, events, grants and education.

• Accessibility for All - A4A
• Positive Ageing Forum

People of many different nationalities live in Tasman, with one in five residents born outside of New Zealand.

Find out about community groups and volunteering opportunities with Tasman

• Streamcare groups
• Vounteering

We hold ceremonies throughout the year to say kia ora to our newest citizens.

Tasman District has special relationships with towns in the Netherlands and Japan.