The latest data summary relevant to the Dry Weather Task Force is available here(external link).
The Dry Weather Task Force comprises elected councillors, Council staff, members of the various water user groups in Tasman, Fish and Game Nelson Marlborough Region, Nelson City Council staff, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry and Rural Fire representatives.
The Dry Weather Task Force was formed many years ago to manage water during dry periods in an informed and collaborative manner. The Task Force normally meets on Tuesdays of each week where a regional water resource update, water use/compliance and forecast of both climate and water demand is discussed. Recommendations are made to the Task Force and agreed decisions are then notified via a press release. Water permit holders who have restrictions placed on them may also be notified directly, depending on the requirements of the restrictions imposed.
The Dry Weather Task Force is made up of primarily Waimea water users due to the susceptibility of this area to water restrictions. Other user groups are involved when it is relevant.
The Convenor for the Dry Weather Task Force is the Group Manager - Environmental Assurance of Tasman District Council. Key Council staff involved with the Dry Weather Task Force are:
| Committee Member | Contact Number |
| Dennis Cassidy (Chair) | 021 051 0623 |
| Pierre Garguilo | 021 457 990 |
| Tristan Hoddy | 021 316 337 |
| Murray King | 021 684 901 |
| Tim King | 027 244 8202 |
| Peter Lines | 0274 418 560 |
| Kit Maling | 027 544 0536 |
| Robert Morrison | 027 315 5812 |
| Julian Raine | 021 443 993 |
| Clive Richards | 03 544 0501 |
| Stephen Sutton | 0274 495 133 |
Any current news releases from the Dry Weather Task Force can be viewed from the link below.
Latest news from Tasman District Council
Here is a helpful diagram which has been developed to assist people to understand the interim provisions of the Dam and Waimea Plains.
It is a high level description only and it is important that people who are referring to the flow diagram for triggers also review their own individual Resource Consent conditions along with this documen
24695-TDC-Waimea-Dam-Flow-Triggers-Diagram-Dec23.pdf
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