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Cyclone Vaianu

Rangitīkei District Council is monitoring the situation with Cyclone Vaianu and its possible impacts on our district. Out of an abundance of caution, the Marton Harvest Festival on Sunday 12 April has been cancelled. More details here

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Marton Harvest Festival 2026 - CANCELLED

We’re incredibly disappointed to announce that due to Cyclone Vaianu predicted to impact the Rangitīkei District on Sunday, 12 April, we’ve made the decision to cancel this year’s Marton Harvest Festival.

RDC Alcohol

Sale and Supply of Alcohol - Anzac Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Christmas Day

The law around the sale of alcohol by on-licences, cellar doors and RSAs on restricted trading days has changed.

Community Volunteer Awards 2026 News

Community Volunteer Awards 2026 - And the nominees are...

We put out the call, and you answered! There are 22 nominees for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards. Find out who they are.

Rangitīkei District Council proposes 6.4% average rates increase; less than 10.75% forecast

This article by Fin Ocheduszko Brown appeared in the Whanganui Chronicle on Tuesday 24 March. Council is publishing it on our website so those that missed the print edition can view it.

Notice of Meetings April 2026

Notice of Meetings April 2026

Experienced board appointed for Central Districts Water

Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council, Rangitīkei District Council and Ngā Tapuwae o Hau have taken another significant step toward establishing Central Districts Water.

Annual Plan & Co 2026/27 - Mayor Andy's Message

Council are now consulting on the Annual Plan & Co 2026/27, where we're proposing an average rates increase of 6.4%. Read Mayor Andy's message to residents in the consultation document.