News: Recent

• Geosmin increase in Marton water - November 2024

  November 20, 2024

  It's that time of year again where people are noticing changes to the water that comes through the taps. It's actually arrived a bit earlier this year, which is due to the unsettled weather we've been having.

• Building and Resource Consents over the 2024/25 holidays

  November 07, 2024

  Acceptance and processing times...

• Why you should shop locally this festive season - Mayor Andy

  November 04, 2024

  Most of us are familiar with the term “Shop Local”. In a nutshell, it became prominent following the first COVID-19 lockdown and was about encouraging people to spend their money at local retailers and service providers.

• Notice of Meetings - November 2024

  October 22, 2024

  Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for November 2024 and an update for the end of October 2024.

• Taihape Dump Station Temporarily Closed

  October 14, 2024

  Dump Station on Linnet Street, Taihape will be closed for repairs.

• Winstone Pulp International - October Update

  October 08, 2024

  The Ministry of Social Development has run redundancy seminars at the Winstone Pulp International (WPI) Karioi and Tangiwai mills in September.

• Swan Street Slip - Taihape Update

  October 04, 2024

  Construction of a large retaining wall on Swan Street, Taihape to begin.

• Cooks Bar wall refurbishment

  October 02, 2024

  Council has decided to complete the works at the boundary wall between 297 and 305 Broadway (referred to as the Cooks wall).

• Marton Water Strategy Update

  October 02, 2024

  It’s been a while since we’ve updated you on what’s happening with the Marton Water Strategy, but that doesn’t mean that the work has stopped.

• Marton Swim Centre to be closed for 2024/25 summer season

  September 27, 2024

  After significant debate, council decided to keep the swim centre closed for the 2024/25 summer season.

• Notice of Meetings - October 2024

  September 19, 2024

  Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for October 2024.

• Winstone Pulp International Mill closure – Early response support available to the Rangitīkei

  September 16, 2024

  Help and support is available from Work and Income for those in the Rangitīkei facing job losses.

• Rangitīkei District Council shares its disappointment at the news Winstone Pulp International will be closing its doors.

  September 11, 2024

  Rangitīkei District Council is incredibly disappointed by the news Winstone Pulp International will be closing its central North Island mills.

• Submissions now open for Chorus Cabinet art

  September 09, 2024

  Rangitīkei District Council and Chorus are partnering once again to deliver stunning artwork to local neighbourhoods.

• Acknowledging Kuini Nga-wai-hono-i-te-pō

  September 06, 2024

  Rangitīkei District Council would like to acknowledge and extend our respect to Kuini Nga-wai-hono-i-te-pō, the new Māori Queen.

• The passing of Kiingi Tūheitia

  September 02, 2024

  With heavy hearts Rangitīkei District Council acknowledges the passing of Kiingi Tūheitia last Friday, the Māori King.