Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:46:17 +0000
Subject: Official Information request - TDC policy for determining affected and interested parties for the proposed Tahimana 141 dwelling Subdivision Ref Number RM240192
From: Henry Wendelborn <[email address]>
To: LGOIMA <[Tasman District Council request email]>

Dear Tasman District Council,

1. Please show and provide documented evidence of how the TDC is enabling the local Stagecoach Road/ Awa Awa subdivision community and local affected and interested persons to identify the degree of significance of the proposed Tahimana Subdivision.

2, Please show and provide documented evidence of how the TDC is promoting and enabling local democratic decision-making regarding the proposed Tahimana Subdivision

3. How have the local residents within the wider Tasman community been made aware of this proposed subdivision? The proposal includes the use of the Mapua/ Ruby bay water scheme which does already observe an increase in water restrictions due to the demand. Local residents are not aware of this application

According to the following:

TDC Significance and Engagement Policy 2023 states:
PURPOSE The purpose of this policy (in accordance with section 76AA(2) in the (LGA)) is: • to enable the local authority and its communities to identify the degree of significance attached to particular issues, proposals, assets, decisions, and activities;

and

LGA Pt1 3 Purpose
(c) promotes the accountability of local authorities to their communities; and
(d) provides for local authorities to play a broad role in promoting the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of their communities, taking a sustainable development approach.

Subpart 1—Purpose of local government
10Purpose of local government
(1)The purpose of local government is—
(a) to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of,
communities; and
(b) to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of
communities in the present and for the future.
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Tasman District Council (TDC)
Leonie Rae (CEO)

Kind regards

Henry Wendelborn

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