News: Archive
Otara Bridge Update - 22 July
July 17, 2024
Last week a section of the bridge was cleaned and prepared ready for the installation of 22 new hangers.
Rangitīkei District Council adopts new drone policy
July 16, 2024
At its last Council meeting on Thursday, 27 June, Rangitīkei District Council adopted its new drone policy, which covers the use of drones over Council owned and administered land.
Rangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in house
June 27, 2024
As of 1 July 2024, Rangitīkei District Council will bring roading and three waters back in house, and the Shared Services Agreement with Manawatū District Council will end for these services.
Roading update - 24 June
June 24, 2024
Our roading team and contractors have been hard at work over the past few months and they've sent us these photos of the mahi they've done!
RDC take part in Exercise Rū Whenua
June 12, 2024
Councils from around the country are taking part in Exercise Rū Whenua, which is about testing the official response to a magnitude 8+ Alpine Fault earthquake.
Name change consultations open for Rangitīkei District
June 10, 2024
Ngā Pou Taunaha o Aotearoa New Zealand Geographic Board has opened consultation on place name proposal for the Rangitikei District.
LGNZ launches Electoral Reform Group
June 05, 2024
LGNZ has established a new group focused on local electoral system reforms that drive greater voter participation and implement four-year terms. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith will chair the LGNZ Electoral Reform Group.
Parks and Reserves - Bulls Update
May 16, 2024
Our Parks and Reserves team have been busy bees in Bulls over recent weeks! Read more about what they have been up to.
Poppy Places comes to Rangitīkei
April 17, 2024
The Poppy Places Project aims to provide a "place" where the stories of soldiers can be captured and not lost from our collective consciousness.
Rural Intersection Activated Warning Signs
April 17, 2024
The roading team have installed Rural Intersection Activated Warning Signs (RIAWS) at the intersection of Pukepapa and Makirikiri roads.
Climate Change strategy completed
April 15, 2024
RDC used Better off Funding to complete our Climate Change strategy and action plan.
New headquarters for Marton youth opens
March 21, 2024
A new space for rangatahi which will be open from 3:00pm until 4:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Drivers behind rates rises across the country laid bare - LGNZ
March 14, 2024
Homeowners are facing average rates rises of 15% according to data in draft long-term plans across 48 councils, averaging at about $8 more per week* per household.
Rangitīkei District Council Confirms Building Surplus
March 01, 2024
During the Council meeting held on 29 February, Rangitīkei District Council agreed that the Cobbler, Davenport, and Abraham and Williams buildings purchased in 2016 for the Marton Civic Centre project, are surplus to requirement.
Mt View Cemetery Developments
February 08, 2024
Anyone who has loved ones resting at Mt View Cemetery may be interested to know what's happening up the top of the cemetery.
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.
Preliminary Results for the 2022 Local Body Elections
October 10, 2022
The preliminary results for our local body elections are now available.
New Public Toilets For Mangaweka
October 10, 2022
A new ablution block in Mangaweka is now open.
Local Body Elections 2022
October 08, 2022
Voting for the 2022 local body elections has now CLOSED
Progress Results for the 2022 Local Body Elections
October 08, 2022
The progress results for our local body elections are now available.
Rangitīkei farewells outgoing elected members
October 07, 2022
The council held its final meeting of the electoral term last week.
Marton Market Day 2022
October 07, 2022
Ever popular Market Day returns to Marton
Strengthening Earthquake-Prone Buildings Presentation
October 07, 2022
Free Event - Strengthening Earthquake-Prone Buildings in Taihape
Investing in tiny homes
October 05, 2022
Guidance available for Rangitīkei residents investing in tiny homes.