New to Tasman

Useful information for anyone new to the region and settling in here.

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Nau Mai, Haere Mai ki Te Tai o Aorere - Welcome to Tasman District

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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.