News: Recent
Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in house
June 27, 2024
As of 1 July 2024, Rangitīkei District Council will bring roading and three waters back in house, and the Shared Services Agreement with Manawatū District Council will end for these services.
Roading update - 24 June
June 24, 2024
Our roading team and contractors have been hard at work over the past few months and they've sent us these photos of the mahi they've done!
Matariki 2024
June 20, 2024
Council offices, Marton Library and all waste transfer stations will be closed. Bulls and Taihape Libraries will remain open from 9:00am -5:00pm.
RDC take part in Exercise Rū Whenua
June 12, 2024
Councils from around the country are taking part in Exercise Rū Whenua, which is about testing the official response to a magnitude 8+ Alpine Fault earthquake.
Dog registrations due
June 11, 2024
Dog registrations are now due.
Name change consultations open for Rangitīkei District
June 10, 2024
Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board has opened consultation on place name proposal for the Rangitikei District.
LGNZ launches Electoral Reform Group
June 05, 2024
LGNZ has established a new group focused on local electoral system reforms that drive greater voter participation and implement four-year terms. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith will chair the LGNZ Electoral Reform Group.
Temporary closures for Marton Library
June 04, 2024
Due to scheduled maintenance of Marton Library, it will be closed on the following dates.
Notice of Meetings - June 2024
May 27, 2024
Notice for meetings in May/June 2024.
Further Notice of Rātana Community Board By-Election 2024
May 22, 2024
Notice of By-Election result.
Parks and Reserves - Bulls Update
May 16, 2024
Our Parks and Reserves team have been busy bees in Bulls over recent weeks! Read more about what they have been up to.
Otara Bridge reopens on Thursday, 16 May.
May 15, 2024
Otara Bridge will reopen to some vehicles on Thursday, 16 May, although some restrictions will remain in place.
Anzac Day Official Messages 2024
April 25, 2024
Official messages from Prime Minister and the Governor-General
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.