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1372 days ago

Nelson/Tasman Development Plan

Donald from Upper Moutere

Everyone should have a close look at the Nelson/Tasman Development Plan and respond during the consultation period.

In particular residents of the Moutere hills should look at the proposal to develop 200+ha of farmland to urban style housing. This tract of land is Rural 1 located between the Moutere Hwy and Tasman View Road. Very oddly it is being described as part of a “new” settlement based on Tasman Village (5km away!). Tasman Village itself is scheduled for further development.

For years the Council has proclaimed that productive farmland should be preserved from development, and when the Rural 3 area was created we were told that would allow controlled development along the coastal strip and take pressure off encroachment of development into inland farmland. But the first time a land speculator/developer puts up a proposal council planners cave.

Council planners accept that this development is not needed to meet projected population growth/housing needs.

This is the thin end of a wedge that could be the beginning of the destruction of the rural nature of the Moutere hills. Farmland is important for the future economic benefit of the whole area, it should not be sacrificed to speculators.

Ratepayers/residents need to make their voices heard if we are to preserve our productive land for the benefit of future generations.

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Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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3 days ago

🌿 n8tidy – Week #4 Garden Clean-Up Giveaway!

Fred from N8tidy - Neat by Nature. Tidy by Trade

Comment “I’m in!” to enter – Winner drawn each Wednesday

Hi neighbours! 👋

Welcome to Week 4 of our new community giveaway! Yes, already week 4!
One lucky neighbour will win 1 hour of free gardening/yard clean-up from n8tidy this week.

How to participate

💬 Comment “I’m in!” below to enter
📅 Entries close Wednesday at 6 pm
🎲 Draw will take place Wednesday evening
5️⃣ Minimum 5 participants required
🙅 Current n8tidy customers cannot participate
🔄 You can join again every week!

What you can use your free hour for

- Weed removal
- Edging & trimming
- Light pruning
- Lawn/Garden tidy-up

No green waste collection

The winner will be contacted directly to arrange their free clean-up hour.

Good luck everyone — and thanks for supporting local! 🌿😊

Fred - n8tidy
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3 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.5% Yes
    40.5% Complete
  • 34.4% Maybe?
    34.4% Complete
  • 25.1% No
    25.1% Complete
521 votes