Tasman District

region in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island

Tasman (Māori: Te Tai o Aorere) is one of the 16 regions of New Zealand. It is on the South Island. Its largest town is Richmond.

Tasman District
Te Tai o Aorere
Maruia Falls
Maruia Falls
Location on the South Island
Location on the South Island
Coordinates: 41°30′S 172°48′E / 41.5°S 172.8°E / -41.5; 172.8
CountryNew Zealand
DistrictTasman District
Wards
  • Golden Bay
  • Motueka
  • Moutere-Waimea
  • Richmond
  • Lakes-Murchison
Community boards
  • Golden Bay
  • Motueka
Formed1992
SeatRichmond
Government
 • MayorTim King
 • Territorial authorityTasman District Council
Area
 • Total9,616.36 km2 (3,712.90 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2023)[1]
 • Total59,400
 • Density6.2/km2 (16/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+12 (NZST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+13 (NZDT)
Postcode(s)
HDI (2021)0.927[2]
very high · 7th
Websitewww.tasman.govt.nz Edit this at Wikidata

References

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  1. "Subnational population estimates (RC, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (regional councils); "Subnational population estimates (TA, SA2), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (territorial authorities); "Subnational population estimates (urban rural), by age and sex, at 30 June 1996-2023 (2023 boundaries)". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 25 October 2023. (urban areas)
  2. "Sub-national HDI – Area Database – Global Data Lab". hdi.globaldatalab.org. Retrieved 2023-02-18.