The District Plan (Rangitīkei District Plan)
The District Plan’s primary purpose is to manage land use and development within the Rangitīkei. It contains rules that may affect you if you’re looking to develop or undertake a new activity on your property.
Operative District Plan
Rangitīkei District Council has transitioned to an ePlan
We’re excited to announce the launch of our draft electronic District Plan (ePlan). The Rangitīkei District Council ePlan is an interactive online tool that makes zoning and land use more accessible and easier to navigate.
The ePlan version of the operative District Plan also implements the mandatory requirements of the National Planning Standards (NPS) for foundation, general provisions, district-wide matters, zone framework, format, noise and vibration metrics, structure, format, mapping, designations, definitions and spatial layers.
The ePlan was made operative on 9 January 2025.
View the ePlan
Key features of the Rangitīkei District Council ePlan
- Interactive maps: View and search by address, zone, or activity. Core maps are integrated into the Rangitīkei District Council ePlan so you can quickly see the zoning and planning rules that apply to your property.
- Searchable content: Easily access relevant rules, objectives, and policies. Search by property address, explore zoning, and view property specific plan chapters. In the district plan text, you can explore each section or search by keyword.
- Up-to-date information: The ePlan will provide the most up-to-date version of the District Plan. It contains a version of the District Plan that has been restructured to implement the mandatory requirements of the National Planning Standards.
- Property specific information: Users can search for a particular property and automatically find all sections of the District Plan relevant to that property. As well as property specific information, the District Plan is available in full as an eBook for those who want more in depth information about planning rules and zoning in the Rangitīkei.
Getting started with the draft Rangitīkei District Council ePlan
If you have any questions about using the ePlan, or need assistance finding specific information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us 0800 422 522 or katrina.gray@rangitikei.govt.nz
Past version of the District Plan (pre National Planning Standards)
Introduction: Introduction
The introduction of the District Plan includes context, plan structure, and statutory acknowledgements.
Part A: Issues, objectives and policies
Part A outlines the significant resource management issues for the District, and strategies for responding to these issues.
Part B: Rules
Part B contains the activity standards and rules that must be met for permitted activities, and the assessment criteria relating to controlled, restricted discretionary, discretionary, and non-complying status activities. The Plan does not contain prohibited activities.
Part C: Schedules
Part C contains lists of significant and heritage sites, designations, hazardous substances information and definitions.
Part D: Planning and Hazard Maps
Part D contains a set of planning maps and a set of hazard maps for all areas within the District.
Maps
PDFs of Maps
- Legend
- Bulls maps
- Combined Rural maps
- Hunterville maps
- Koitiata maps
- Mangaweka maps
- Marton North maps
- Marton South maps
- Mataroa maps
- Ohingaiti maps
- Ratana maps
- Scotts Ferry maps
- Taihape maps
- Turakina maps
- Utiku maps
Land Development and Subdivision Standards
The following two documents form the Council’s Subdivision and Development Code of Practice:
| Document | Author | Available from |
|---|---|---|
| NZS4404:2010 Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure | Standards New Zealand | Standards New Zealand |
| RDC Subdivision and land development addendum | Rangitikei District Council | Rangitikei District Council |
Subdivision and Development Addendum
Land Development and Subdivision Infrastructure (NZS 4404:2010) is the minimum standard for land development and subdivision. This Addendum outlines the changes to NZS 4404:2010 that are specific to Rangitīkei District Council and both documents are designed to be used together.
Additional technical documents incorporated by reference
| Document | Author | Available from |
|---|---|---|
| NZS6801:2008 Acoustics – Measurement of Environmental Sound | Standards New Zealand | Standards New Zealand |
| NZS6802:2008 Acoustics Environmental Noise | Standards New Zealand | Standards New Zealand |
| NZS6803:1999 Acoustics – Construction Noise | Standards New Zealand | Standards New Zealand |
| NZS6807:1994 Noise Management & Land Use Planning for Helicopter Landing Areas | Standards New Zealand | Standards New Zealand |
| NZS6808:2010 Acoustics – Wind Farm Noise | Standards New Zealand | Standards New Zealand |
| AS/NZS1596:2008 Storage and Handling of LP Gas | Standards New Zealand | Standards New Zealand |
| NZS8409:2004 Management of Agrichemicals | Standards New Zealand | Standards New Zealand |
| NZS2772.1:1999 Radiofrequency Fields: Maximum Exposure Levels 3KHz to 300GHz | Standards New Zealand | Standards New Zealand |
| Code of Practice for the Design, Installation and Operation of Underground Petroleum Systems (1992) | Department of Labour | Department of Labour |
| Best Practice Guide for Above-Ground Fuel Storage on Farms (September 2010) | Department of Labour | Department of Labour |
| The New Zealand Transport Agency Traffic Control Devices Manual | NZ Transport Agency | NZ Transport Agency |
| Hazardous Activities and Industries List (HAIL) | Ministry for the Environment | Ministry for the Environment |
Further Natural Hazard Information
Horizons Regional Council holds regional-scale information on natural hazards (e.g. flood hazard, fault line, liquefaction information), which can be obtained by contacting them directly.
Here is a link to Horizons Regional Council’s modelled wet extents from flood plain mapping: Horizons regional modelled and inferred wet extents from FPM analysis (arcgis.com)
Water Conservation Order
Part of the Rangitīkei River and some of its tributaries are subject to a Water Conservation Order and this does have implications for some activities in regards to the area covered by the Water Conservation Order. The Order can be viewed online here: Water Conservation (Rangitikei River) Order 1993 (SR 1993/15) (as at 19 February 1993) Contents – New Zealand Legislation