Tasman District Council
Making a dent in Tākaka's housing shortage
The Detail catches up with the man with a grand plan to solve Tākaka's afforable housing shortage. Audio
Waimea Dam investigation finds no wrongdoing
An investigation into the construction of the Waimea Dam has found no evidence of impropriety or hasty, uninformed decision-making, says Tasman Mayor Tim King.
Waimea Plains water restrictions due to start next week
The Tasman District Council plans to impose stage-one water restrictions on the Waimea Plains from Monday.
Govt funding 'dead' after Waimea dam voted down - Shane Jones
Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones has poured scorn on Tasman district councillors who voted yesterday to stop the Waimea Dam from being built. Councillors objected to the escalating… Audio
Fight to keep Takaka grandstand heads to High Court
The fight over a plan to remove a 119-year-old wooden grandstand overlooking the Takaka showgrounds is once again off to court, while supporters keep a 24/7 vigil in case the council brings in the… Video, Audio
Protection order proposed for Golden Bay's Waikoropupu Springs
Environment Minister Nick Smith has thrown his weight behind a plan to give the Waikoropupu Springs in Golden Bay the equivalent of National Park status. Audio
Tasman backs out of Wicked Campervans ban
The Tasman District Council has backed away from plans to ban Wicked Campervans from camping grounds because it can only ban slogans or images.
Tasman District may ban Wicked Campervans
Tasman District Council is investigating banning Wicked Campervans from its campgrounds because of its offensive slogans.