News: Recent

• Next stage of Taihape watermain renewal to commence

  January 10, 2025

  The next stage of the Taihape watermain renewal will start on Monday 13 January. This work will replace an old section of watermain pipe with a new Polyethylene (PE) pipe.

• Taihape's Les Clarke awarded King's Service Medal

  January 10, 2025

  Taihape Police Sergeant Leslie Clarke has been awarded the King’s Service Medal in the 2025 New Year Honours. Rangitīkei District Council extends its congratulations and gratitude to Les.

• Making the District Plan easier to navigate

  January 09, 2025

  From today, the Rangitīkei District ePlan is available to users on our website, making information about zoning and land use more accessible and easier to navigate.

• Mayor Andy Watson on the passing of Dame Tariana Turia

  January 08, 2025

  On behalf of Rangitīkei District Council, Mayor Andy Watson has written a message of condolence and recognition of the life and work of Dame Tariana Turia.

• Free school holiday swimming available at Rangitīkei College

  December 31, 2024

  Marton Swim Centre contractors Community Leisure Management (CLM) will be operating the Rangitīkei College pool over the summer school holidays, providing free recreational swimming, as well as water safety and swim school classes.

• Notice of Meetings - January 2025

  December 19, 2024

  Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for January 2025

• Rangitīkei District Council acknowledges long-term benefits in partnering with neighbouring councils to deliver water services.

  December 16, 2024

  Rangitīkei District Council will consult with the Rangitīkei community in late February, early March 2025 on its preference to partner with neighbouring councils to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater in the future.

• Hautapu River Parks officially opened

  December 13, 2024

  Years of mahi, including planting days, earthworks, fundraising and design culminated in the official opening of the Hautapu River Parks on Wednesday, 11 December.

• Marton Youth Group ‘YHQ’ grateful for New World Marton’s kai donations in 2024

  December 09, 2024

  #YHQ Marton has presented New World Marton with a framed photo collage and signed YHQ T-shirt as a heartfelt thank you for their incredible support throughout 2024.

• Watermain renewal (Mataroa Road/SH1) - Taihape

  December 03, 2024

  Approximately 400 meters of steel water pipe is being replaced on Mataroa Road/State Highway 1 in Taihape between now and February 2025.

• 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.