News: Recent
Anzac Day Official Messages 2024
April 25, 2024
Official messages from Prime Minister and the Governor-General
Rātana Community Board By-Election 2024
April 22, 2024
Notice of By-Election.
Poppy Places comes to Rangitīkei
April 17, 2024
The Poppy Places Project aims to provide a "place" where the stories of soldiers can be captured and not lost from our collective consciousness.
Rural Intersection Activated Warning Signs
April 17, 2024
The roading team have installed Rural Intersection Activated Warning Signs (RIAWS) at the intersection of Pukepapa and Makirikiri roads.
Council Meeting, 18 April – Change of Start Time
April 17, 2024
Council Meeting, 18 April – Change of Start Time In order to accommodate the number of oral submissions in Taihape the start time for the meeting has been changed. The revised timings are:
SH1 Roadworks - Marton
April 16, 2024
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is advising motorists of upcoming drainage improvement works taking place on State Highway 1 (SH1) near Marton.
Notice of Meetings - May 2024
April 15, 2024
Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for May 2024.
Climate Change strategy completed
April 15, 2024
RDC used Better off Funding to complete our Climate Change strategy and action plan.
Southern Ward By-election Results 2024
April 12, 2024
UPDATE: FINAL RESULTS
ANZAC Day Services 2024
April 04, 2024
We encourage everyone to join us in paying respects to our fallen soldiers and showing support for those who have served and continue to serve our country.
New headquarters for Marton youth opens
March 21, 2024
A new space for rangatahi which will be open from 3:00pm until 4:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Notice of Meetings - April 2024
March 18, 2024
Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for April 2024.
Drivers behind rates rises across the country laid bare - LGNZ
March 14, 2024
Homeowners are facing average rates rises of 15% according to data in draft long-term plans across 48 councils, averaging at about $8 more per week* per household.
More work happening on corner of High Street and Broadway
March 07, 2024
Painting of the props under the verandahs will be taking place, starting on Monday, 11 March
Marton RSA and Citizens’ Memorial Hall targeted by thieves.
March 04, 2024
The Marton RSA and Citizens’ Memorial Hall was the target of theft and vandalism overnight. Police were advised in the early hours of Monday, 4 March that people were on the roof of the Hall.
Rangitīkei District Council Confirms Building Surplus
March 01, 2024
During the Council meeting held on 29 February, Rangitīkei District Council agreed that the Cobbler, Davenport, and Abraham and Williams buildings purchased in 2016 for the Marton Civic Centre project, are surplus to requirement.
Otara Bridge strengthening work update - 26 February
February 26, 2024
Please see the latest update on the strengthening of Otara Bridge.
Media Release: Get your firewood sorted for winter now
February 26, 2024
Horizons Regional Council is reminding those with fireplaces and wood burners to get their firewood sorted now so it’s ready to go when the winter cold hits.
Water Conservation for Marton and Taihape
February 23, 2024
The Marton and Taihape reservoirs are low, which means we have to be careful with how much we are using.
Mayors for Peace webinar
February 19, 2024
Mayors for Peace will host a peace education webinar on Wednesday, 28 February, aiming to stimulate youth-led peace activities in member cities and districts.
Notice of Meetings - March 2024
February 19, 2024
Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for March 2024.
Further Notice of Southern Ward By-election
February 15, 2024
A voting process is required to determine the successful candidate and will be conducted by postal voting using the First Past the Post (FPP) electoral system. Voting will open on Thursday 21 March and close at midday on Friday 12 April 2024.
State Highway 1/3 - Ōhakea Roundabout
February 13, 2024
Plan ahead for 6-8 weeks of overnight closures starting from Sunday 18 February between the intersections of Tangimoana Rd and Wilson Rd, 7:30pm-6am Sunday to Thursday nights.
Regional Land Transport Plan | Mid-term review 2024
February 12, 2024
Help Horizons improve the way people and products move across the region by having your say in this mid-term review of the current RLTP.
Mt View Cemetery Developments
February 08, 2024
Anyone who has loved ones resting at Mt View Cemetery may be interested to know what's happening up the top of the cemetery.
SH1 Roadworks - Utiku
February 08, 2024
As work continues to build back a stretch of State Highway 1 at Utiku, between Mangaweka and Taihape, round the clock stop/go traffic management will come into effect from Thursday, 8 February.