Tasman District Council currently has two key resource management documents, the Tasman Regional Policy Statement (TRPS) and the Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP - which includes our district, regional and regional coastal plans). Together, they provide a blueprint for where and how our communities will grow and how we manage natural resources. They do this by setting some rules and environmental bottom lines that affect people and businesses on a regular basis.
Creating the modern plan to replace the TRPS and TRMP is a big opportunity for Tasman. Through quality policies, we can plan for sustainable development, build greater resilience in the face of a changing climate and natural hazards, enable livelihoods, turn around biodiversity loss, retain productive rural land, and protect and restore waterways.
Council will work closely with iwi partners, stakeholders, and our communities to make sure the new Tasman Environment Plan provides for quality development in appropriate places, while protecting and restoring our land, air, and water ki uta ki tai (from the mountains to the sea).
This is a multi-year journey, and we will provide opportunities along the way for community input. We are at the beginning of the process now, so it is the perfect time to have your say on our future direction.
Tasman District Council staff and councillors will be out and about this spring seeking your views on our environmental and development issues and opportunities, as we begin work on Aorere ki uta, Aorere ki tai – the new Tasman Environment Plan.
Join us at one of our family-friendly pop-up events across the District.
Māpua: Monday 12 October, 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm, Māpua Bowling Club, 84 Aranui Road.
Wakefield: Monday 19 October, 4.00 pm – 7.30 pm, St. John's Worship Centre, 130 Edward Street.
Richmond: Wednesday 21 and Thursday 22 October, 9.00 am – 6.00 pm, inside the Richmond Mall (Ginger and @cquisitions entrance).
Ngatimoti: Sunday 25 October, 10.00 am – 4.00 pm, Ngatimoti Festival, 4 Greenhill Road.
Rotoiti: Wednesday 28 October, 4.00 pm – 7.00 pm, Rotoiti Community Hall, 22 Main Road, St Arnaud.
Tasman: Thursday 29 October, 4.00 pm – 7.30 pm, Tasman Bible Church, 6 Williams Road.
Motueka: Sunday 1 November, 8.00 am - 1.00 pm, Motueka Sunday Market, Decks Reserve carpark.
Brightwater: Monday 2 November, 3.30 pm - 7.00 pm, Brightwater Public Hall, Lord Rutherford Road North.
Collingwood: Friday 6 November, 3.30 pm - 6.00 pm, Collingwood Memorial Hall, 9 Tasman Street.
Tākaka: Saturday 7 November, 10.00 am - 2.00 pm, Tākaka Community Hall, 88 Commercial Street.
Murchison: Monday 9 November, 3.30 pm - 7.00 pm, Murchison Recreation Centre, 82 Waller Street.
Riwaka: Thursday 12 November, 3.00 pm - 6.00 pm, Riwaka School, 20 School Road.
Tapawera: Tuesday 17 November, 4.00 pm - 7.00 pm, Tapawera Community Centre, 95 Main Road.
Motueka: Wednesday 18 November, 3.00 pm - 7.00 pm, Tasman District Council service centre, Hickmott Place.
Richmond A&P Show: Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November, 9.00 am - 4.00 pm, Richmond Showgrounds, Lower Queen Street.
Mārahau: Monday 23 November, 3.30 pm - 7.00 pm, Mārahau Hall.
Moutere Hills: Wednesday 25 November, 3.30 pm - 7.00 pm, Community Centre, 1539 Moutere Highway.
Kaiteriteri: Thursday 26 November, 3.30 pm - 6.30 pm, Kaiteriteri Recreation Centre, 5 Kaiteriteri-Sandy Bay Road.
We want to make sure that our planning documents are current and reflect the environmental outcomes that are important to the Tasman community. We are facing some significant challenges:
We also have a legislative obligation to review our plans and recent amendments to the RMA require changes to the format of planning documents, including a requirement for an ePlan (digital plan).
This page has been updated with a revised timeline following delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
This is an indicative timeline of the review process. The Tasman Environment Plan review is a very large, complex project and timeframes may change as we move through it. Please check here regularly for the most up-to-date timeline.
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2019 |
Review preparation |
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2020 |
Community conversations |
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2021/22 |
Draft plan |
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2023 |
Draft review |
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2024 |
Proposed Tasman Environment Plan notified |
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2025/26 |
Public submissions & hearings |
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2027 onwards |
Tasman Environment Plan operative |
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The iwi of Te Tau Ihu, as tāngata whenua, have a unique relationship with Tasman District Council. There are a number of legislative requirements which oblige us to engage more collaboratively with iwi and Māori - including provisions in the Resource Management Act, Local Government Act and Treaty of Waitangi settlement legislation.
The Tasman Environment Plan review includes a wide range of planning issues of interest to iwi and Māori. We are committed to growing our partnership with the iwi of Te Tau Ihu through sharing information, consultation processes, receiving feedback and active collaboration during the review process. To support this kaupapa, we will be working closely with representatives of the iwi of Te Tau Ihu through the Tasman Environmental Policy Iwi Working Group (the IWG). The IWG includes representatives from the following organisations:
For more information please contact Barry Johnson.
Over the next couple of months, Tasman District Council staff and councillors will be out in our district having conversations with people of all ages about Tasman’s issues and opportunities and hearing from our communities what they think makes our district special.
What we learn from our communities will make a difference to the way the Tasman Environment Plan provides for environmental protection and restoration, community resilience, and appropriate development of Tasman’s towns, local centres, rural areas, and coastal places.
If you’re not able to make it along to one of our community events, visit us online for lots of ways to have your say.
Sign up to stay informed as we progress the Tasman Environment Plan, providing regular opportunities for your input and feedback on the matters that are important to you.
Email environmentplan@tasman.govt.nz if you'd like to join the email list.
Efficiency and Effectiveness Evaluations
Over 2019 and 2020 Council staff evaluated the objectives and policies of the Tasman Regional Policy Statement (TRPS) and Tasman Resource Management Plan (TRMP). The purpose of this review was to determine the effectiveness and efficiency of the provisions contained within these plans. It helps us understand if the TRPS and TRMP provisions are doing what they’re meant to do.
This evaluation process is a fundamental step in the policy review cycle and a requirement of the Resource Management Act 1991. It informs good quality plan-making and helps maintain confidence and integrity in the process. The results of this evaluation will inform the review of the TRPS and TRMP.
View the evaluation reports:
Tasman District's two operative resource management documents are:
These documents are prepared under the Resource Management Act 1991 and set out a comprehensive approach to the sustainable management of natural and physical resources in order to provide for the social, economic and cultual wellbeing of our current and future communities. The TRPS was made operative in 2001 and the TRMP from 2008.
The planning rules in the TRMP will remain the operative rules until there have been decisions issued on submissions on the new Tasman Environment Plan. There is a specific statutory process for determining the status of the rules during the development of the Plan - so we recommend you check this website for updates or speak to a duty planner or the policy team at Council if you are in any doubt.
We expect the current TRMP rules to apply to all developments and resource consent applications until at least 2024.
