News: Recent
Building and Resource Consents over the 2025/26 Holidays
November 20, 2025
Acceptance and processing times...
"Magic Sand" use at Council
November 19, 2025
Council has been advised that at least one of the “magic sand” products that have been recalled by some retailers are included in one of our sensory play kits located in Marton. This sand has been used 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.
Draft Marton Streetscape Plan consultation launches
November 07, 2025
For the past year, we've been working with Marton businesses, mana whenua and the wider community on a draft plan that revitalises Marton's Town Centre.
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.
Results for the 2025 Local Body Elections
October 11, 2025
The FINAL results for our local body elections are now available.
Wastewater visual property inspections – Taihape
October 07, 2025
As part of our investigations of the Taihape wastewater network, Council’s engineering consultants Taonga Water Advisory (TWA) will be conducting visual inspections of some properties on Wednesday 8 and Thursday 9 October.
Where's Your Vote @, Rangitīkei?
October 07, 2025
From tomorrow, the Rangitīkei District Council Elections Team will be travelling across the district with an orange voting bin - making it easier than ever for residents to drop off their vote before voting closes THIS Saturday, 11th October at 12pm.
Notice of Meetings October 2025
October 03, 2025
Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for October 2025
Public Notice - Temporary Liquor Control Area - Hunterville Township
September 26, 2025
Temporary extension to include all of Hunterville within the township boundary.
Community Housing improvements over the past year
September 22, 2025
We want to share with our Community Housing residents some of the improvements we’ve made with our flats in the last year or so.
New dam safety regulations lead to new classification of Marton B Dam
September 11, 2025
Following the introduction of new government regulations, Marton B Dam, located at Tūtaenui Reservoir, has been classified as a ‘dangerous dam’.
Don't Forget To Vote Again
September 08, 2025
Ballot papers for the Rangitīkei District local elections 2025 will start arriving in your mail boxes from tomorrow, Tuesday 9 September!
Candidate Elevator Pitches now available to watch
August 25, 2025
We took some of the people that are standing in these upcoming local elections to the only elevator in Rangitīkei (that we know of) so that they could pitch to you why they should get your vote!
Rangitīkei District Council to transition to Objective Build as its new Building Consent Authority software
August 21, 2025
Rangitīkei District Council to transition to Objective Build as its new Building Consent Authority software
Councils sign joint water services plan
August 21, 2025
The Mayors and Chief Executives of Horowhenua, Palmerston North, and Rangitīkei Councils met in Foxton today to sign their joint Water Services Delivery Plan, which is being submitted to Government in the coming days.