Plans, policies, reports and strategies

Each year we produce an annual report to measure our progress against key outcomes.

Yearly independent surveys measure how satisfied you are with our services.

Adopted in 2019, the Age-Friendly Policy guides our planning to take into account Tasman’s ageing population and to consider the needs of the growing number of older residents.

• Consolidated bylaw
• Freedom camping bylaw
• Dog control policy
• Local alcohol policy
• Flying unmanned aircraft over council land
• Dangerous, insanitary and affected buildings policy
• Gambling venue policy
• Local approved psychoactive products policy

The safety of Tasman residents’ drinking water is of paramount importance and are protected under a set of guiding principles adopted by the Council.

Various documents help us care for the environment, reserves and open spaces in our district, and deal with pests and weeds.

• Abel Tasman Foreshore Scenic Reserve Management Plan 
• Coastal environment inland boundary and natural character mapping
• Environmental monitoring reports
• Land types of the Tasman District
• Mapua Waterfront Area Masterplan
• Measuring coastal natural character report
• Motueka-Riwaka Plains Groundwater Model 2019
• Nelson-Tasman Waste Management and Minimisation Plan

The Future Development Strategy shows where growth is to be located, and in what form, and what infrastructure will be needed to support that growth.

A range of policies which cover how Council operates.

Growth covers housing, population and business growth - this section has policies and reports on housing and development capacity.

• Development and financial contributions policy
• Nelson Tasman Land Development Manual - LDM
• Growth model
• Housing accord and special housing areas
• Nelson Tasman regional economic development strategy

We produce reports on indicators of housing and business demand and supply as well as larger assessments of regional capacity.

• Capacity assessments
• Monitoring reports

Policies to deal with rates, housing and development, as well as growth across the district.

• Rates remissions policy
• Rate Relief for Māori Freehold Land
• Housing for Older Adults
• Urban design

This Strategy provides direction in managing the increasing numbers of visitors seeking free or low-cost camping opportunities within the Tasman District.

Before each election a report is produced. The 2019 report is available now.

• Connecting Tasman - Regional Land Transport Strategy
• Tasman Regional Land Transport Plan
• Roading policies
• Aerodrome plans