Proposal for Amalgamation of Nelson and Tasman Councils
Motueka Online has become the most extensive news source and discussion forum on the Local Government Commission's proposal to amalgamate Nelson and Tasman Councils. This page has been set up to provide a "portal" for a range of relevant material which will help residents and organisations to understand the issues, gauge public opinion, and make up their own minds on the proposal.
If, down the track, amalgamation does proceed, this page will also be used to track the progress of changes.
Discussion forum
We have an extensive and growing discussion forum on the topic, which has been running since late June 2011. View the forum and say your piece here »
News items about the iddue
Here is a list of news articles on this website related to the issue. The latest items are at the top
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"Amalgamation decision now five weeks away" [December 21, 2011]
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"Amalgamation hearings prompt angry media exchange" [September 30, 2011]
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"Survey shows most Motuekans oppose amalgamation" [September 7, 2011]
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"Community Board votes to reject council amalgamation" [August 10, 2011]
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"Explanation of proposed delegated powers for Community Boards" [August 8, 2011]
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"Amalgamation information evening a lively affair" [August 3, 2011]
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"Top guns battle over amalgamation details" [July 25, 2011]
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"Community Board struggles to reach any agreement on amalgamation" [July 13, 2011]
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"TDC set to increase powers for community boards" [July 4, 2011]
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"Draft scheme issued for union of Nelson City and Tasman District" [June 16, 2011]
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"Council presents amalgamation submission to the Local Government Commission" [December 15, 2010]
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"Amalgamation submissions to be heard in Motueka this week" [December 13, 2010]
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"Community Board submission opposes Nelson-Tasman amalgamation" [November 11, 2010]
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"Hands Off Tasman petition tops expectations" [November 10, 2010]
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"Tasman District Council releases it submission on amalgamation" [October 28, 2010]
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"Call to Miccio to withdraw amalgamation petition" [October 10, 2010]
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"Clarification offered over the council amalgamation process" [September 25, 2010]
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"Nelson/Tasman Council amalgamation process announced" [September 23, 2010]
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"'Hands Off Tasman' launches petition against amalgamation" [September 20, 2010]
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"Mayor urges role to play in amalgamation process" [September 10, 2010]
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"Tasman Council will support the amalgamation review process, not the outcome sought" [August 5, 2010]
Official sources
Here are some web pages which contain official information from various related agencies and experts:
