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Friday 29 July 2011, 8:42PM

By Tasman District Council

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TASMAN

Tasman Youth Council

Members from the Tasman Youth Council are set to take part in a ‘Top of the South’ Youth Council Forum. The forum provides an opportunity to meet neighbouring Youth Council representatives, share ideas and partake in a Ministry of Youth Development training seminar on ‘effective communication’. For more information on the Tasman Youth Council go to www.tyc.co.nz

Graffiti Vandalism

The Pride of Place (Graffiti Vandalism Prevention Project) has completed its second and final year of its Ministry of Justice funded contract. An external evaluation on the project conducted has concluded that, across the Tasman District there has been:

  • An increase in regional knowledge of ‘what works’ in addressing graffiti vandalism (GV)
  • A decrease in GV reported to the Police
  • A reduction in community dissatisfaction relating to GV
  • An increase in community involvement in addressing GV
  • An increase in spending by Tasman District Council to remove GV
  • An increase in youth workers deployed in public gathering spaces over the busy summer party period

To find out more about the Pride of Place project go to www.tyc.co.nz

Sport Tasman Club Recreation

SIT and be FIT Fridays 9.15 am to 10.00 am. Cost - $4

EASY BEAT Exercise Mondays & Fridays 9.00 am to 10.00 am. Cost -$4

SHAPEUP Group fitness Mondays & Fridays 10.10 am to 11.10 am. Cost - $4

WALKING GROUP meet 9.30 am every Monday. Cost - Free

CLUB50 social recreation group for older adults. Cost - $3

Venue: Richmond Recreation Centre & Town Hall (Way2Go hub!), 9 Cambridge Street. Enquiries Ph. 03 544 3955.

Community’s Vision for Tasman

As part of the development of the 2006 Ten-year Plan the community and Council developed a vision and a number of goals that residents and businesses wanted for Tasman. Council is in the process of reviewing these goals as part of the long term planning process and would like your views. One of the changes made by central government last year to the Local Government Act was that the Community Outcomes no longer needed to be only broad outcomes owned by the whole community, but should be outcomes that Council aims to achieve. Accordingly, we would like your views on whether the current community outcomes are still current and appropriate. You can have your say on the Community Outcomes by completing a short survey on the Council’s website, closing date is 5 August 2011.

Community Outcomes Survey, Tasman District Council

Or email your comments to Tasman District Council

Current Vision

An interactive community living safely in the garden that is Tasman District.

He rohi Whakaarotahie. Noho ora ana I runga I te. Whenua ataahua. Ko te rohe o Tahimana.

Current Community Outcomes

Outcome 1 – Our unique and special natural environment is bountiful, healthy, clean and protected.

Outcome 2 – Our built urban and rural environments are functional, pleasant, safe and sustainably       managed.

Outcome 3 – Our transport and essential services are sufficient, efficient and sustainably managed.

Outcome 4 – Our vibrant community is safe, well, enjoys an excellent quality of life and supports those with special needs.

Outcome 5 – Our community understands regional history, heritage and culture.

Outcome 6 – Our diverse community enjoys access to a range of spiritual, cultural, social, educational and recreational services.

Outcome 7 – Our participatory community contributes to district decision-making and development.

Outcome 8 – Our growing and sustainable economy provides opportunities for us all.