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.

Planning for our digital future.

Bylaws help ensure that our community is safe, healthy and vibrant

• Bylaws
• Cat Management Bylaw
• Dams Policy
• Dangerous, insanitary and affected buildings policy
• Dog control policy
• Flying unmanned aircraft over council land
• Freedom camping bylaw
• Gambling venue 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
• Coastal Erosion Protection Structures on Council Reserve Land Policy 2024
• Environmental monitoring reports
• Kingsland Forest Park Development Plan
• Land types of the Tasman District
• Māpua Waterfront Area Masterplan
• Measuring coastal natural character report

The Future Development Strategy 2022 - 2052 has been adopted and plans for our growth over the next 30 years.

• Intensification Action Plan

A range of policies which cover how Council operates and reports from Council Controlled Organisations.

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

• Development and financial contributions policy
• Growth model
• Nelson Tasman Land Development Manual - LDM

Before each election a report is produced. Read the previous reports here.

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

• Rates remissions policy
• Rate Relief for Māori 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.

The design of the future we want, as the people of Te Tauihu.

• Walking and Cycling Strategy
• Nelson Tasman Regional Land Transport Plan
• Regional Public Transport Plan
• Roading policies
• Aerodrome plans
• Richmond future transport needs

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

• Capacity assessments
• Monitoring reports

Urban Spatial Planning looks at how people, buildings and green spaces fit together. These are our blueprints for a thriving resilient Tasman.

• Māpua Masterplan
• Richmond Spatial Plan