Tasman (settlement)

Settlement in Tasman District, New Zealand

Rural settlement in Tasman, New Zealand

Tasman

Rural settlement

Aporo Sculpture

Coordinates: 41°11′28″S 173°03′07″E﻿ / ﻿41.191°S 173.052°E﻿ / -41.191; 173.052
Country| New Zealand
Territorial authority| Tasman
Ward| Moutere-Waimea Ward
Named after| Abel Tasman
Electorates|

* West Coast-Tasman
* Te Tai Tonga (Māori)

Government

• Territorial Authority| Tasman District Council
• Mayor of Tasman| Tim King
• West Coast-Tasman MP| Maureen Pugh
• Te Tai Tonga MP| Tākuta Ferris
Area

[1]

• Total

| 7.48 km2 (2.89 sq mi)
Population

(June 2024)[2]

• Total

| 700
• Density| 94/km2 (240/sq mi)
Postcode(s)|

7173

Area code| 03

Tasman is a settlement in the Tasman District of New Zealand's upper South Island. It is located between Māpua and Motueka, 45 kilometres (28 mi) from Abel Tasman National Park and 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Nelson.[3]

The Tasman area covers a small peninsula on the southern and eastern side of the Moutere Inlet. It includes Kina Beach, a Tasman Bay / Te Tai-o-Aorere beach with rock pools which is only fully accessible during low tide.[3]

The population of Tasman Village and Kina Beach is approximately 400. There is a general store, a medieval cafe, a vineyard, and a nine-hole golf course with views of Mt Arthur and Abel Tasman National Park. The area also has a cycling track, and is also a base from kayaking, fishing and hiking.[3]

The Aporo Sculpture, a 9 metres (30 ft) high stainless steel sculpture, sits at the Tasman Village turnoff from State Highway 60.[3] It was unveiled in October 2015, cost $60,000, and took local artists, community groups, Tasman District Council staff and volunteers six years to complete.[4]

Country singer-songwriter Aly Cook and four-time adventure racing world champion Nathan Fa'avae were both raised in Tasman. A Harley Davidson motorbike group, Sons of Tasman, also originates from Tasman.[3]

At the annual Muddy Buddy event, attendees in fancy dress get caked in mud from the inlet and are then cleaned off with fire hoses.[3]

## History

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Tasman was originally named Aporo (the Māori word for apple), but was renamed in 1906 after Dutch explorer Abel Tasman.[3]

The economy was originally based around orchards, but is increasingly based on arts, crafts, vineyards and tourism.[3]

In March 2018, work began on a new 96-lot housing development south of the main village.[5] Landowner Alan Trent, an American businessman, had originally proposed a development with 130 resident sections, 55 apartments, shops, a village plaza, open space, and lifestyle farmland.[6] The plans were scaled back due to community opposition.[7] Trent had put his nearby home on the market for $8.9 million in January 2016.[8]

In December 2018, a local landowner sought planning approval for a small industrial development next to the village. Some residents opposed it, arguing it would affect the village's "rural charm".[9]

## Demographics

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### Tasman settlement

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Tasman is described by Statistics New Zealand as a rural settlement. It covers 7.48 km2 (2.89 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 700 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 94 people per km2. It is part of the larger Moutere Hills statistical area.

Historical population for Tasman settlementYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

|
|

2006| 345| —
2013| 411| +2.53%
2018| 498| +3.91%
Source: [10]

Before the 2023 census, the settlement had a smaller boundary, covering 6.54 km2 (2.53 sq mi).[1] Using that boundary, Tasman had a population of 498 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 87 people (21.2%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 153 people (44.3%) since the 2006 census. There were 186 households, comprising 243 males and 249 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.98 males per female, with 105 people (21.1%) aged under 15 years, 48 (9.6%) aged 15 to 29, 261 (52.4%) aged 30 to 64, and 84 (16.9%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 93.4% European/Pākehā, 6.0% Māori, 0.6% Pasifika, 3.0% Asian, and 3.6% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 64.5% had no religion, 24.1% were Christian, 0.6% were Hindu, 0.6% were Buddhist and 1.8% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 108 (27.5%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 45 (11.5%) people had no formal qualifications. 69 people (17.6%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 180 (45.8%) people were employed full-time, 84 (21.4%) were part-time, and 9 (2.3%) were unemployed.[10]

### Moutere Hills statistical area

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Moutere Hills covers 86.54 km2 (33.41 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 2,840 as of June 2024,[11] with a population density of 33 people per km2.

Historical population for Moutere HillsYear| Pop.| ±% p.a.

|
|

2006| 2,226| —
2013| 2,613| +2.32%
2018| 3,177| +3.99%
Source: [12]

Before the 2023 census, the statistical area had a larger boundary, covering 98.43 km2 (38.00 sq mi).[1] Using that boundary, Moutere Hills had a population of 3,177 at the 2018 New Zealand census, an increase of 564 people (21.6%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 951 people (42.7%) since the 2006 census. There were 1,182 households, comprising 1,596 males and 1,581 females, giving a sex ratio of 1.01 males per female. The median age was 48.6 years (compared with 37.4 years nationally), with 579 people (18.2%) aged under 15 years, 339 (10.7%) aged 15 to 29, 1,677 (52.8%) aged 30 to 64, and 585 (18.4%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 95.9% European/Pākehā, 5.4% Māori, 0.6% Pasifika, 1.7% Asian, and 1.9% other ethnicities. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

The percentage of people born overseas was 24.2, compared with 27.1% nationally.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 60.3% had no religion, 27.8% were Christian, 0.2% had Māori religious beliefs, 0.2% were Hindu, 1.1% were Buddhist and 1.6% had other religions.

Of those at least 15 years old, 729 (28.1%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 303 (11.7%) people had no formal qualifications. The median income was $33,900, compared with $31,800 nationally. 492 people (18.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 1,296 (49.9%) people were employed full-time, 522 (20.1%) were part-time, and 57 (2.2%) were unemployed.[12]

## Education

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Tasman School is a co-educational state primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[13][14] with a roll of 113 as of July 2025.[15] Every two years, the school holds a fundraising food and wine market called Taste Tasman.[3]

Tasman Bay Christian School is a co-educational state-integrated Christian primary school for Year 1 to 8 students,[16] with a roll of 74.[17]

## References

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1. ^ a b c d e "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
3. ^ a b c d e f g h i Easther, Elisabeth (29 July 2016). "Best things to see and do in Tasman Village". New Zealand Media and Entertainment. New Zealand Herald.
4. ^ Pillar, Jess (12 October 2015). "Bird sculpture proves popular on lonely coastal road". Stuff. Nelson Mail.
5. ^ Sivignon, Cherie (22 March 2018). "Work, sales ramp up for former Harakeke development along Tasman Bay coast". Stuff. Nelson Mail.
6. ^ Murdoch, Helen (9 July 2015). "Developer Alan Trent proposes new 180-hectare community for coastal Tasman". Stuff. Nelson Mail.
7. ^ Murdoch, Helen (26 December 2016). "Alan Trent's controversial 178ha housing development approved for coastal Tasman". Stuff. Stuff Business.
8. ^ Pillar, Jess (25 January 2016). "US developer Alan Trent puts $8.9m Ruby Bay home on the market". Stuff. Stuff Property.
9. ^ O'Connell, Tim (10 December 2018). "Residents dig in over Tasman industrial subdivision plan". Stuff. Nelson Mail.
10. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7022654, 7022656 and 7022660.
11. ^ "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
12. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. Moutere Hills (301600). 2018 Census place summary: Moutere Hills
13. ^ "Tasman School Official School Website". tasman.school.nz.
14. ^ "Tasman School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
15. ^ "Tasman School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.
16. ^ "Tasman Bay Christian School Ministry of Education School Profile". educationcounts.govt.nz. Ministry of Education.
17. ^ "Tasman Bay Christian School Education Review Office Report". ero.govt.nz. Education Review Office.

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Tasman District, New Zealand

Seat: Richmond

Populated places|

| Golden Bay / Mohua|

* Aorere
* Bainham
* Clifton
* Collingwood
* East Tākaka
* Ferntown
* Ligar Bay
* Motupipi
* Onekaka
* Pākawau
* Parapara
* Patons Rock
* Pōhara
* Port Pūponga
* Pūponga
* Rockville
* Seaford
* Tākaka
* Tarakohe
* Tata Beach
* Upper Tākaka
* Waikato
* Waitapu

|

Motueka|

* Brooklyn
* Kaiteriteri
* Lower Moutere
* Mārahau
* Motueka
* Riwaka

Moutere-Waimea|

* Brightwater
* Bronte
* Dovedale
* Mahana
* Māpua
* Ngātīmoti
* Ruby Bay
* Tasman
* Upper Moutere
* Wakefield
* Woodstock

Richmond|

* Aniseed Valley
* Appleby
* Hope
* Richmond

Lakes-Murchison|

* Murchison
* Rotoroa
* Saint Arnaud
* Tapawera
* Tophouse

Geographic features|

* Buller River
* Dun Mountain–Maitai terrane
* Hope Saddle
* Mārahau River
* Maungakura / Red Hill
* Newton River
* Ngārua Caves
* Sams Creek
* Tākaka River
* Waimea Plains

| Golden Bay / Mohua|

* Appos Creek
* Archway Islands
* Cape Farewell
* Cobb Reservoir
* Druggans Dam
* Dry River
* Farewell Spit
* Harwoods Hole
* Lake Killarney
* Lightband Gully
* North-west Nelson Forest Park
* Rawhiti Cave
* Tākaka Hill
* Tata Islands
* Te Waikoropupū Springs
* Wainui Bay
* Wharariki Beach

|

Abel Tasman National Park|

* Armchair Island
* Awapoto River
* Awaroa River
* Ballon Rock
* Falls River
* Fisherman Island
* Motuareronui / Adele Island
* Simonet Creek
* Torrent Bay
* Tata Islands
* Tinline Bay
* Tonga Island
* Torrent River
* Tōtaranui
* Wainui River
* Falls

Tasman Bay|

* Bell Island
* Best Island
* Moturoa / Rabbit Island
* Tokangawhā / Split Apple Rock
* Waimea Inlet

Kahurangi National Park|

* Brown River
* Bulmer Cavern
* Ellis Basin cave system
* Kahurangi Point
* Lake Matiri
* Mount Arthur
* Mount Burnett
* Mount Owen
* Nettlebed Cave
* Wharepapa / Arthur Range

Nelson Lakes National Park|

* Braeburn Range
* Lake Rotoiti
* Lake Rotoroa
* Maniniaro / Angelus Peak
* Mount Franklin
* Pourangahau / Mount Robert
* Rotomairewhenua / Blue Lake
* Rotopōhueroa / Lake Constance
* Sabine Valley
* Saint Arnaud Range
* Spenser Mountains

Facilities and attractions|

* Abel Tasman National Park
* Coast Track
* Inland Track
* Monument
* Appleby railway station
* Brightwater railway station
* Cobb Power Station
* Gowanbridge railway station
* Heaphy Track
* Hope railway station
* Karamea Aerodrome
* Kawatiri railway station
* Langford Store
* Memorial Park
* Milnthorpe Model
* Motueka Aerodrome
* Moutere Inn
* Mussel Inn
* Nelson Lakes National Park
* Onekaka Ironworks
* Onekaka Power Station
* Onekaka Wharf and tramline
* Pupu Hydro Power Scheme
* Richmond railway station
* RNZAF Dip Flat
* Rutherford memorial
* Stafford Place
* St Michael's Church
* Stoke railway station
* Tākaka Aerodrome
* Takaka Tramway
* Great Taste Trail
* Tonga Island Marine Reserve
* Tophouse
* Tour de Vineyards
* Wai-iti Dark Sky Park
* Wangapeka Track
* Westhaven (Te Tai Tapu) Marine Reserve
* Wharariki Ecosanctuary

Government|

* Council
* Mayor

Organisations|

* Golden Bay Air
* Golden Bay-Motueka Rugby Union
* New Zealand Energy
* Richmond Athletic FC
* Talley's Group

Schools|

* Collingwood Area School
* Golden Bay High School
* Motueka High School
* Waimea College
* Waimea Intermediate

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