News: Archive
Restricted Fire Season - Coastal Rangitīkei
January 11, 2024
Fire and Emergency New Zealand will be putting in place a Restricted Fire Season for coastal parts of the Rangitīkei District from 8:00am on Friday, 12 January 2024.
Taihape Memorial Park Grandstand Update - December 2023
December 11, 2023
See what's been happening on this project with the latest update!
Resignation of Southern Ward Cr Jarrod Calkin
December 07, 2023
Rangitikei District Council would like to advise that Cr Jarrod Calkin has resigned from Council as the Southern Ward Councillor.
Rangitikei District Council Chief Executive Appointed
December 01, 2023
Mr Kevin Ross was appointed to the Chief Executive role by Council.
Logging a Request for Service with us
November 29, 2023
"Do you have an RFS number?" is something you might have heard from us before, especially if you've contacted us via our call centre, or via Messenger.
Why does Marton water taste and smell the way it does?
November 29, 2023
The water in Marton sometimes has muddy taste and smell, and people often associate that with the water having dirt in it. But, the reason for the taste is actually geosmin.
Why has my Hunterville water charge increased?
November 23, 2023
During the process of producing the 2023/24 Annual Plan it was identified that the rates income for the Hunterville urban water scheme was not sufficient to meet the expenditure on the scheme.
Update on Marton Harvest Festival
November 21, 2023
Over the past 24 hours, Rangitīkei District Council has received a significant amount of feedback on the recent rebranding of the Marton Harvest Festival to the Marton Harvest Tastetival.
Taihape Town Hall and Civic Centre update - 20 November
November 20, 2023
Our projects team are finalising the project work plan for the Taihape Town Hall and Civic Centre redevelopment, which will be presented to Council at its meeting on Thursday, 30 November.
Taihape - Papakai Wastewater project update
November 16, 2023
Since 2020, Council has been investing in upgrades to the pump station.
Contract for Otara Bridge strengthening work awarded
October 30, 2023
The contract for the strengthening work to the Otara Bridge has now been awarded to Riverside Construction Ltd.
Key facts about pest control in Mangaweka Reserves 2023/24
October 26, 2023
The Department of Conservation’s Palmerston North office plans to reduce rat and possum numbers to protect biodiversity values in Mangaweka Reserves.
Marton Water Strategy Update
October 23, 2023
It’s been a while since you’ve heard from us about what’s happening to improve the Marton water supply, but that doesn’t mean that work hasn’t been happening.
Battery Heaven - recycle drop offs.
October 19, 2023
Recycle your batteries for free at our waste transfer stations and libraries.
Taihape Town Hall/Civic Centre Update
October 17, 2023
If you missed out on the workshop held earlier this month, find out more about where we're at with this project!
Rangitīkei District Council concerned about roads as they decide on a new roading contract
September 28, 2023
By Finn Williams Concerns about the degradation of the road network will be top of mind for Rangitīkei District Council as it undergoes the process of signing up a new roading contractor.
SH1 Speed Restriction, Utiku
August 31, 2023
Road users can expect a 30km/h temporary speed limit through the area and a temporary re-alignment and narrowing of traffic lanes.A reactivated landslide, or ‘slow slip’ has resulted in cra
SH1 Ohakea, Manawatu-Whanganui Altered Road Layout
August 25, 2023
A new temporary roundabout and road layout will be in place on SH1/3 outside RNZAF Base Ohakea from the morning of Wednesday 30 August.
Do’s and Don’ts for disposing of dead animals
July 11, 2023
Dropping dead animals at the refuse center or into your household rubbish is a definite no! The correct procedures are listed below: Disposing of dead animals Bury dead
Over 40 councils affected by consenting concerns
July 07, 2023
Media release from Engineering New Zealand.
New Sculpture for Hunterville
July 07, 2023
Work done by the Hunterville Community Committee sees the installation of a Core10 Steel Huntaway.
Funding secured to enable rangatahi to attend Outward Bound’s Whakatipu course
July 04, 2023
Outward Bound and The Mayors Taskforce for Jobs have secured funding to enable 14 rangatahi from MTFJ to attend Outward Bound’s Whakatipu course.
Taihape Napier Road closed due to snow and ice-UPDATE reopened
July 03, 2023
Taihape Napier Road is now reopened.
Rangitikei Community Funding Roadshow
July 03, 2023
Come and meet with Rangitikei District Council, The Whanganui Community Foundation and DIA Community Operations to discuss funding opportunities for your community group.
Unfortunately we are unable to live stream today's Council meeting
June 29, 2023
Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties we are unable to live stream todays Council meeting. The meeting will be recorded, and a link made available as soon as possible.