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Tasman is well-known for welcoming newcomers to our region. From the eight iwi of Te Tau Ihu, to past and recent internationals, people have always found a home here. With one in five people internationally born, Tasman/Nelson has more than 100 different ethnicities living in its environs.
Living an extraordinary life is an everyday experience here. We are well-connected both locally and globally, a place of surprising diversity, vibrant arts and artisans, with clever urban and rural businesses, all thriving amongst stunning natural landscapes.
As a newcomer the information on this page provides a starting point for the knowledge you need to settle and create a great life in Tasman. If you have other questions, you can always call us on 03 543 8400.
Tasman District Council provides a great range of helpful services and information. Find out more about what’s available.
Find your nearest Council office
Use the Antenno app get updates and report issues back to us
Rubbish and recycling information including collection days
Find your nearest Resource Recovery Centre (dump, tip. transfer station)
Community and cultural facilities map
We are also contracted to provide many AA (Automobile Association) services including motor vehicle registrations, drivers Licencing, IRD, Realme, Kiwi Access, passport photos, international driving permits, and AA memberships. Please note: we don’t offer AA insurance or Overseas Licence conversions and we close the AA service desks at 4.15pm and cannot accept new applications after that as we need time for processing.
There are several ways to connect with other people who are new to area and also finding their way. Get involved to share your knowledge, learn from others and make great connections.
Multicultural Nelson Tasman
A non-government organisation supporting migrants, former refugees and people from minority ethnicities in the Nelson/Tasman region with their settlement process. It also promotes positive race relations. You can see a list of different cultural groups on their website.
Any upcoming events are also shared on their site.
Wellby Talking cafes
There are a great opportunity to meet people from all walks of life, have a conversation and find local information. See when one is popping up near you.
Top of the South Neighbourhood Support
Top of the South Neighbourhood Support is a Charitable Trust that can help you get to know your neighbours and build strong, long-lasting connections with your local community. Our members share information and support each other in many ways, such as: getting to know the people living around you, sharing excess produce or resources, developing neighbourhood emergency plans, welcoming new neighbours and/or collecting mail when people are away on holiday.Find out more.
Welcoming Communities
We are part of the Welcoming Communities network and will hold events and share information from time to time. Find out more.
Community and Service organisations
You can also check out social media channels for any community pages that are relevant to your area.
We operate libraries in Richmond, Motueka, Tākaka and Murchison. They are community hubs where people meet, learn, play and enjoy. It's free to join the library and many of the activities are free. Sign up for free and participate in lots of activities. Find out more on their website.
There are also a number of community libraries running throughout the district, check out the details on this page.
Many communities publish monthly newsletters – a great way to find out what’s happening locally. Check out these websites or contact the publishers to subscribe:
Coastal News - Mapua, Ruby Bay community newspaper
Window On Wakefield - Wakefield Village
Find out about getting a NZ drivers licence through Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.
Learn more about the bus service that's available.
Get to know where to go with these handy walking and cycling maps of the district.
Useful services
Nelson - Tasman Community Support Services
Inland Revenue (Tax Department)
Nelson - Tasman Healthcare Services - including doctors, dentists and maternity care.
Language support
English Language Partners - help with learning English
Recreation – things to do around Tasman
Use these links to find out more facts, history and other interesting information about the Tasman and our people.
