Join the Tapawera & Districts Community Council (TDCC) Committee
Following the recent Tasman District Council (TDC) elections, we have a suite of new councillors. We congratulate John Gully and welcome him to the Lakes and Murchison Ward, which includes Tapawera and the surrounding areas.
Why Join TDCC?
One of the best ways to connect with TDC and make sure that new councillors — including John — understand the issues and opportunities facing the Tapawera area is to join the TDCC Committee.
TDCC meets monthly with our local councillor and carries real weight with Council as a community organisation.
We advocate for local improvements, such as:
- Reducing the speed limit outside the school.
- Urging TDC to fix potholes, the Dart River crossing, and culverts.
- Working with TDC on ways to both save and make the best use of ratepayers’ money, for example, through the development of a new community hub.
TDCC gets things done.
TDCC’s Role in the Community
TDCC owns and manages the Tapawera Community Centre on behalf of the community. The Centre provides space for local midwives, health services, and community groups. It also houses the Op Shop, and revenue from the Op Shop helps fund local initiatives, including recent Tapawera School sports events and the “Spring Show.”
We regularly donate funds to good causes, whether it’s the rescue helicopter or a new wood chipper for the Community Garden.
The Kahurangi Gateway, along with the coffee and food stalls in the village, also operate on TDCC land and access our water and power.
We’re also working with groups like Tapawera Connect and the Historical Society to help make the centre of the village safe, welcoming, and interesting for everyone.
Become a Member and Join the Committee
If you’d like to support your community, consider becoming a member of TDCC and joining the committee.
Under the new constitution, you need to be a member to either join the committee or nominate someone to it. The nomination process is described below.
- Membership is free and open to anyone living in the area.
- To download the membership form please CLICK HERE
