News: Recent
Marton Level 1 Water Restrictions to be lifted
January 13, 2026
Council would like to thank Marton residents for their water conservation efforts over the past month, which has enabled the operations team at the Marton Water Treatment Plant to replenish the treated water reservoir.
Taihape-Napier Road Temporary Closure
January 07, 2026
Rangitīkei District Council is undertaking resurfacing and rehabilitation work on the Taihape-Napier Road over January and February, motorists should expect delays.
Notice of Meetings - January 2026
December 19, 2025
Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for January 2026
Level 1 Water Restrictions for Marton
December 19, 2025
High daily weather temperatures and an increase in water use in Marton means that we’re now implementing Level 1 Water Restrictions.
Central Districts Water governance framework reinforces local control
December 11, 2025
Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council and Rangitīkei District Council have taken a major step toward establishing Central Districts Water...
Reserve Management Committees 2025 - Call for Nominations
December 04, 2025
Nominations close: 12:00pm, 09 January 2026
Community Committees 2025 - Call for Nominations
December 04, 2025
Nominations close: 12:00pm, 23 January 2026
Notice of Meetings - December 2025
November 26, 2025
Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for December 2025.
Expressions of interest: Central Districts Water Board Vacancies
November 26, 2025
Seeking expressions of interest for the Board Chair and four Independent Directors.
Building and Resource Consents over the 2025/26 Holidays
November 20, 2025
Acceptance and processing times...
"Magic Sand" testing confirms no traces of asbestos
November 19, 2025
Council has conducted testing of the recalled coloured sand products that we had included as part of the Tākaro Tairongo - Sensory Play Programme at the Marton RSA and Citizens Memorial Hall.
Better water services moving closer
November 10, 2025
The partnership between Horowhenua District Council, Palmerston North City Council, and Rangitīkei District Council to establish a new organisation for delivering three waters services has taken two major steps forward.
Conserve Water Notice issued in Marton
November 07, 2025
Marton residents are asked to conserve water as the Marton Water Treatment Plant comes under significant pressure.
Rangitīkei District Council welcomes new term with pōwhiri at Te Matapihi
October 24, 2025
The ceremony brought together elected members, staff, whānau, and community representatives.
Creative Communities Scheme Committee Nominations Open!
October 17, 2025
Nominations are open for new committee members.