News: Archive
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.
Results for the 2025 Local Body Elections
October 11, 2025
The FINAL results for our local body elections are now available.
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.
Notice of Meetings - September 2025
August 19, 2025
Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for September 2025.
Rangitīkei District Council adopts joint water services delivery plan
August 15, 2025
At its meeting held Thursday 14th August 2025, Rangitīkei District Council unanimously adopted the first product of its Local Water Done Well partnership with Horowhenua District Council and Palmerston North City Council.
Tākaro Tairongo sensory play session success
August 08, 2025
Our very first Tākaro Tairongo sensory play session is officially done and dusted, and what an incredible day it was!
We’re inspecting the wastewater network in Taihape soon
August 07, 2025
Over the coming months we’ll be conducting various inspections in Taihape as part of routine maintenance and investigation of our wastewater network.
Candidates for the 2025 Rangitīkei District Local Elections confirmed
August 01, 2025
The nomination period for the 2025 Rangitīkei District Local Elections has now closed. 32 candidates have put themselves forward for election with voting to take place between 9 September to 11 October this year.
An open letter to the residents of Rangitīkei
July 24, 2025
With a little over a week until nominations close for the 2025 Local Elections, there may be many of you who haven’t given standing as a candidate a second thought. And we wouldn’t blame you either. Being an elected member can be tough, and like any other job (yes, it is a job) it has its ups and downs.
Tākaro Tairongo - Sensory Play Sessions
July 23, 2025
Rangitīkei District Community Hubs has launched its sensory play options for whānau, with grab kits available for families of neurodiverse children.
Notice of Meetings - August 2025
July 18, 2025
Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for August 2025.
New trial treatment plant for Marton Water Strategy
July 09, 2025
A new trial treatment plant for Marton’s drinking water is being set up at the Tūtaenui Reservoir Bore this week, a key milestone in the complex process to improve Marton’s water quality.
Rangitīkei District Council adopts Annual Plan 2025/26
July 03, 2025
At its Council meeting held on Thursday 26 June, Rangitīkei District Council adopted its Annual Plan for 2025/26, and reduced the average rates rise from the 9.1% percent that was consulted on, to 7.9%.
“Your district is calling” – Rangitīkei residents encouraged to stand for Council
June 26, 2025
With the 2025 local elections fast approaching, it’s time for people to start thinking about standing for Council.