Tasman District Council is pleased to bring its Charity Firewood Day back to Moturoa/Rabbit Island for 2025.

This popular annual event is a great way to put waste forestry wood to good use by making it available to locals who need firewood for winter.

After a few growing pains in the first year (hello, 6km traffic jam!), last year’s timed ticket system was a hit. Everything ran smoothly, and the council and its forestry partner PF Olsen have decided to stick with that winning formula again this year.

There was an amazing response from attendees last year who were positive about the event, and grateful for the opportunity to access quality firewood with funds all going to a good cause.

Thanks to the generous support of PF Olsen, Steve Thompson Ltd, and Downer, Tasman District Council is offering 200 trailer loads of seasoned firewood for $100 each. Best of all, this year’s wood is dry and ready to burn, perfect for the colder months ahead.

All proceeds will support two incredible local organisations: Nelson Tasman Hospice, which provides specialist palliative care to patients and whānau, and Nelson Women’s Refuge, who support women and tamariki affected by domestic and family violence.

When you buy a ticket, you’ll be given a time slot between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm on Saturday 10 May for contactless loading by the team.

Ticket numbers are limited, there’s no entry without a ticket, and the event is open to Tasman District residents only.

Here’s a chance to keep warm and give back to the community – grab a ticket and get your time slot at either Tasman District Council’s Richmond or Motueka Service Centres.

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