Tasman region

Tasman District is bounded by Tasman Bay and Golden Bay on its seaward side and the Victoria Range and Spenser Mountains in the south. Tasman includes three national parks: Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Lakes National Park and Kahurangi National Park. The region is home to a wide variety of landscapes from the sand dunes of Farewell Spit to extensive cave networks around Mount Owen and Mount Arthur and has some of the clearest water ever measured within Blue Lake and Te Waikoropupū Springs.

The Tasman District Council is a unitary authority which combines the functions of both a city council and a regional council.

Tasman has a population of 54,800 people (June 2019).

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Air Quality

Clean, healthy air is important to all of us. Find out more about air quality in your region
Can I swim here?

We have many rivers, lakes & beaches to swim in. Find out the water quality at sites near you
Estuary Health

Estuaries are unique places where rivers and streams meet the sea. Find out about estuaries in your region
Groundwater Quality

Groundwater is one of our most valuable resources. Find out more about the quality of groundwater in your region
Land Cover

Vegetation helps define our landscapes and their resilience. Find out more about land cover in your region
River Quality

Explore river health for more than 1500 sites across New Zealand
Water Quantity

Water supports our lives and livelihoods. Find out how much water is being used and for what

Latest news and stories

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