News: Recent
Rātana Community Board meeting cancelled - Tuesday 8 April
April 08, 2025
Tonight's Rātana Community Board meeting has been cancelled (Tuesday 8 April).
Rangitīkei District Council’s Annual Plan 2025/26 out for consultation
April 08, 2025
Rangitīkei residents are invited to provide their feedback on the Annual Plan 2025/26, which outlines Council’s planned programme of work for the 2025/26 financial year, as well as the budget for that work.
Downer New Zealand awarded Rangitīkei District roading contract
April 02, 2025
Rangitīkei District Council is proud to announce that Downer New Zealand Limited has been awarded with our Roading Maintenance Services contract, with an official signing of the contract taking place today.
Decision made on concept design for the Taihape Town Hall and Library redevelopment
April 02, 2025
At its Thursday, 27 March 2025 meeting, Rangitīkei District Council decided on a concept design for the Taihape Town Hall and Library.
ANZAC Day Services 2025
April 01, 2025
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.
PRODUCT RECALL - Serene S2068 Bathroom Heater
March 28, 2025
Our Building Team have become aware of a common bathroom heater that has been recalled - Serene S2068 Bathroom Heater.
Marton Swim Centre Update - March 2025
March 27, 2025
Last month we told you that Council has engaged engineers to complete a comprehensive assessment of the Marton Swim Centre, which has been split into two phases.
Marton water update - 24 March
March 24, 2025
Rangitīkei District Council will begin to phase out the water tanker service that it has offered Marton residents over the past few weeks due to the unpleasant taste and odour in the town’s reticulated supply.
Notice of Meetings - April 2025
March 24, 2025
UPDATE: Council Workshop added 10am, Wednesday 16 April to follow Council Hearings - Local Water Done Well.
Rangitīkei Wheelie Bins update - March 2025
March 20, 2025
As of March 2025, Central Waste (operating as Rangitīkei Wheelie Bins) has ceased trading and is no longer providing kerbside rubbish collection services to residents.
Youth Awards 2025 - Nominations Open
March 19, 2025
It's time to nominate rangatahi who have excelled in our district over the past 12 months for the the John Turkington Rangitīkei Youth Awards!
Mayors across Aotearoa step up for childhood cancer in ‘Miracle Makers’ challenge
March 12, 2025
As the country kicks off a busy 2025, mayors across Aotearoa, including our very own Mayor Andy, are pressing pause on their schedules to support Child Cancer Foundation’s Street Appeal — and they’re making it a competition.
Powerco gifts storage shed to Rangitīkei District Council
March 10, 2025
With Powerco building a new switchroom at the Arahina substation in Marton, they have donated a storage shed to Council that was surplus to their requirements.
Rangitīkei District Council prefers a collaborative approach to future water services delivery
March 05, 2025
The time has come for Rangitīkei residents to provide their thoughts on Council’s Local Water Done Well proposal and the future delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater.
Grant Guru launches for Rangitīkei District residents
March 05, 2025
Council has joined forces with New Zealand and Australia’s most powerful grant search engine, GrantGuru, to deliver a free Rangitīkei Grant Finder.
Marton Water Strategy Update - February 2025
February 26, 2025
With the geosmin levels in the Tutaenui Reservoir increasing in recent weeks, there’s been more interest in what’s happening with the Marton Water Strategy, which is understandable. Council will be receiving an update at today’s meeting that we'd like to catch you up on.
Horizons monitoring waterways as dry conditions continue
February 18, 2025
Dry conditions across the Horizons Region caused by prolonged warm weather may result in more restrictions on how water is used.
Marton Water Update - February 2025
February 14, 2025
As many of you will have noticed, the geosmin levels in Marton's water supply have increased over the course of this week leading to taste and smell issues.
Rangitīkei Youth Council presents ANZCO Foods with certificate of appreciation
February 12, 2025
Rangitīkei Youth Councillor Ani Marie Harrison presented ANZCO Foods Rangitīkei Site Manager Brendan Poole with a certificate of appreciation.
Reduced services for Waitangi Day, Thursday 6 February
February 04, 2025
Council offices, Marton Library and all waste transfer stations will be closed. Te Matapihi in Bulls and Taihape Library will remain open from 9:00am - 5:00pm.
Collective effort to help remove invasive weed from Tutaenui Reservoir
January 28, 2025
Rangitīkei District Council, Horizons Regional Council and Tutaenui Stream Restoration Society are collectively work on a solution to control the spread of Tradescantia at the Tutaenui Reservoir.
Free school uniform alteration service available from Rangitīkei District Community Hubs
January 24, 2025
Rangitīkei District Community Hubs in partnership with Marton Uniform Exchange are now providing a free uniform alteration service to parents of schoolchildren.
Notice of Meetings - February 2025
January 23, 2025
Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for February 2025. UPDATED
New Rangitīkei District Council Chief Executive Appointed
January 23, 2025
Rangitīkei District Council is pleased to appoint Carol Gordon as Chief Executive for a three-year term.
Help Save Water - January 2025
January 22, 2025
While our water levels are not critically low, we're asking everyone to make small changes to help save water!
Rangitīkei District Council is reviewing Gambling Policies
January 21, 2025
Rangitīkei District Council is consulting on the Draft Gambling Venue (Class 4) Policy and TAB Venue Policy. Both of these policies are required under central government legislation and must be reviewed every three years.