Moutere Hills Residents Association
Forestries in Tasman District: Replant for Revenue or Change for Recreation?
- Details
- Category: TDC Policy
- 07 January 2020
- by MHRA
TDC is commencing a consultation on the future of Kingsland Forest in Richmond.
This Council-owned forestry is due for a harvesting cycle and TDC is collecting public feedback on whether the area should be re-planted for future revenue generation or gradually be changed over to other permanent planting and creation of tracks for recreational use. See the Council news item here.
Take our online survey to let us know your view on the future of Council-owned forests in Tasman District: replant for revenue or change over for conservation and recreational use? One question only - it takes only seconds of your time, so have your say!
TDC: Seeking Ideas for Moutere-Waimea Reserves
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- Category: TDC Policy
- 02 December 2019
- by MHRA
In a newly beginning consultation process, TDC is seeking feedback on the management of the 155 public parks and reserves in the Moutere-Waimea ward.
Reserves in the ward range from Aranui Park, Hoddy Estuary Park and Lord Rutherford Park to esplanade reserves alongside rivers and the Waimea Inlet, along with recreation reserves at Dovedale, Upper Moutere, Kina Beach. Lists and maps of all reserves in the ward can be viewed here. See Map 5 in the maps document for Upper Moutere area.
At this early stage TDC would like to know what you love about the reserves, whether they could be improved in any way and what your long-term vision is. How would you like them to be 10 to 20 years from now?
Take TDC's online survey to provide your feedback.
Beef+Lamb NZ Environmental Issues Farmer Roadshow
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- Category: Land & Waterways
- 22 October 2019
- by MHRA
From the TDC news feed, relevant for all farmers in the area:
With a number of environmental issues currently being consulted on by the Government, Beef+Lamb NZ is running an Environmental Issues Farmer Roadshow to help farmers understand what's going on, get feedback from farmers on their thoughts on the policies being proposed, and to provide advice for farmers wanting to make a submission.
In Tasman, the B+LNZ roadshow is at Moutere Hills Community Centre in Upper Moutere on Thursday October 24 from 5:30pm till 8:30pm. All farmers welcome.
View the schedule of Freshwater Policy Farmer meetings.
Find out more about the Government consultation on the Essential Freshwater policy.
Landcare Trust: Local Catchment Group to Improve Waterways
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- Category: Land & Waterways
- 21 October 2019
- by MHRA
The NZ Landcare Trust is a national charitable organisation which works with land owners and land users to "encourage and support sustainable land and water management".
The trust brings together different interest groups and engages in practical work such as planting trees, as has happened on one local property in the Moutere only recently.
The trust will hold a group launch meeting on Tuesday 12 November 2019 from 6:45pm at the Moutere Hills Community Centre. Please see this flyer and come along to the meeting to learn more.
TDC: Draft Responsible Camping Strategy
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- Category: TDC Policy
- 13 October 2019
- by MHRA
TDC have developed a new Draft Responsible Camping Strategy and are now seeking feedback on it. From the news item:
Over the past few years there has been a significant increase in freedom and budget campers. This has come with challenges, including littering, waste disposal, noise, public space conflicts, safety and commercial competition concerns.
We want to continue to be welcoming hosts to people wishing to enjoy the uniquely Tasman experience, and we expect our visitors to respect the special places and communities as they pass through.
The Draft Responsible Camping Strategy is intended to provide direction as we manage responsible camping through regulations and by providing facilities and visitor information. It may lead to changes in the Tasman Freedom Camping Bylaw.
Click here to read the strategy summary and click here to provide feedback.
The Draft Responsible Camping Strategy is open for consultation until 18 November 2019 and there will be drop-in sessions available throughout the district.