Once all the speed limit changes have been implemented, 149 roads will have reductions that affect 262km of road.
New Zealand
Tue, Sep 2
"They are a definite hazard for us," Blind Low Vision NZ member Rodger Curry said.
Tue, Aug 26
Residents taking firewood from piles of woody debris pulled from Tasman's rivers are welcome to do so, but they should be careful.
Mon, Aug 25
Coffee on Queen owner Matt Redwood says the flag on the edge of the footpath brings in an estimated $200–300 a day.
Tue, Aug 19
Richard Osmaston is running for mayor in five districts, but that's one less district than when he stood in 2022.
Mon, Aug 18
1:30
Phase one of Tasman’s speed limit reductions have now been implemented with high-risk rural roads dropping from 100km/h.
Wed, Aug 13
Polynesian ocean-voyaging canoes are incredibly rare, with the Anaweka waka being only the second one known to have survived into the modern day.
Tue, Jul 29
The region is in recovery mode after heavy downpours, leaving NZTA with three sites that need repair on SH60 over the Tākaka Hill.
Mon, Jul 28
1:34
A homeless advocate says the city needs a night shelter to get people of the street and limit anti-social behaviour — but the council has taken another approach
Wed, Jul 23
The popular Kaiteriteri Beach has had its water quality downgraded to “poor” after exceeding faecal bacteria standards too many times.
Mon, Jul 21
Flood-hit Tasman residents are frustrated with delays in getting telecommunications services back up and running.
Thu, Jul 3
Owen Haring says he was blindsided to find out that Tasman District Council requires a resource consent to keep three or more dogs on an urban property.
Wed, Jul 2
1:36
Nelson's last four schools without variable speed limits will have them implemented during the school holidays.
Wed, Jun 25
1:29
The life-size bronze statue of the disgraced US president has bemused residents of Wakefield for more than a decade.
Tue, Jun 24
Are you more likely to obey a speed limit sign or a yellow advisory sign?
Wed, Jun 18
The video, which featured the first-term councillor shooting a military-style firearm, was uploaded to a Nelson community Facebook page but was later taken down.
Tue, Jun 10
2:16
The city council’s housing density plans would have made it easier to build high-density housing.
Thu, Jun 5
The piece is continuing to offend gallery visitors 30 years after it was first displayed.
Tue, May 27
The Government has announced the continuation of the redevelopment of Nelson Hospital, with funding allocated over the next four years.
Fri, May 23
6:30
Nelson's Māori Ward councillor said the Top of the South was capable of hosting Te Matatini and the decision to pull out of the region was "outrageously disappointing".
Tue, May 13
After widespread backlash, Tasman District Council has reversed its decision to remove some rubbish bins and close a few public toilets.
Fri, May 9
Changes to the food and drink policy at Nelson’s Trafalgar Centre could end the city’s basketball club, its manager has warned.
Basketball
Fri, May 2
Consultation has finally opened on a proposal to retain a 60km/h limit on a stretch of Nelson highway, but a local parent and low-speed advocate is concerned the survey is confusing.
Wed, Apr 2
Faced with an almost $3 million maintenance overspend, the council is cutting back on street sweeping and removing rubbish bins.
Sat, Mar 29
A draft masterplan proposes zoning changes to accommodate the council’s estimate of an additional 1000 residents in Māpua over the next 30 years.
Fri, Mar 28
