Tasman Report

Episode 09

Tasman Report

Show Notes

Tasman Report catches up with CEO Leonie Rae as we talk about the Annual Plan, local government reform, Plan Change 81 and, the challenges and achievements in the year to date. Joseph Thomas shares the “water of our summer” story and if you haven’t figured out the “how to” for a good compost this episode is for you.

Links mentioned in the show For the next Information Forum Meeting go to https://www.tasman.govt.nz/my-council/meetings/meetings-calendar

Check out the composting page here https://www.tasman.govt.nz/my-community/a-sustainable-community/rethink-waste/compost-worm-farms-and-bokashi

More information on Plan Change 81 and Change 1 to the Tasman Regional Policy Statement (TRPS) at https://shape.tasman.govt.nz/urban-growth-PC81 and the Plan Change webinar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt4w1Vo8Dz4&t=999s

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