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  • Wondering About Property Valuations?

    June 24, 2017

    Simon Willocks of Quotable Valuations (QV) is presenting to Council on 29 June 2017 in Council Chambers. Members of the public are invited to attend. The purpose of the presentation is to explain the process that QV takes in valuing land and property throughout New Zealand.

  • Preparing for Census 2018

    June 09, 2017

    To help prepare for the next census in March 2018, Stats NZ are building a comprehensive address list that will enable them to send households in New Zealand a letter with a unique access code next

  • Rangitikei Receives Funding for Tourism Facilities

    June 08, 2017

    ​Rangitikei District Council has been successful in its application for funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) tourism facility fund. Today it was announced Rangitikei would receive $120,550 from this fund for toilets in Mangaweka Village, Taihape and Hunterville.

  • Changes to the Management of Rural Fire Services

    May 31, 2017

    The Fire Prevention Bylaw 2014 and section 6.3 of the Public Places Bylaw 2013, will need to be revoked as these changes will render them redundant.

  • Funding Rounds Open - Closed 30 June

    May 28, 2017

    Applications for financial assistance are now being called for: Community Initiatives FundEvents Sponsorship Scheme

  • Rangitikei Youth Awards 2017 - nominations closed

    May 26, 2017

    Nominations closed, winner yet to be decided

  • Samoan Independence Day

    May 26, 2017

    Samoan Independence Day is being held Monday 5 June 2017 9am - 2:30pm Memorial Hall Marton

  • Mangaweka Bridge Options Shortlisted

    May 25, 2017

    ​Investigation into options for the replacement of the Mangaweka Bridge continues with the initial business case being created following input from the community and stakeholders.

  • Public asked to look out for Myrtle Rust

    May 24, 2017

    Myrtle rust, a serious fungal disease, is a threat to a number of New Zealand’s native plants. Severe infestations can kill affected plants in the myrtle family.

  • Otara Bridge - Delays Due to Inspection 30 May -1 June 2017

    May 24, 2017

    GHD Ltd is carrying out a detailed bridge inspection and structural assessment of Otara Bridge.

  • Rangitikei Environment Newsletter

    May 12, 2017

    The Treasured Natural Environment Group would like to share the fantastic environmental projects occurring throughout the Rangitikei District. May - Issue 6

  • National Survey on Water

    May 04, 2017

    This week Water New Zealand launched a major survey which it hopes will help the water sector grapple with the growing challenges around planning and managing water resources.

  • Opening of duck Shooting this Weekend

    May 03, 2017

    ​This weekend is the beginning of the duck shooting season. So it’s a timely reminder to ask hunters to apply common sense and adhere to the hunting rules and regulations; treat firearms as loaded; and always identify your target. There are rules around shooting on Council land so all signage should be adhered to. The season runs for three months.

  • Residents' Survey 2017

    April 13, 2017

    Each year the Council undertakes a survey of residents to test the adequacy of the District’s roads and footpaths and community and leisure facilities. The survey is available for anyone to complete online, it will take less than 10 minutes . Please click on the link below to be directed to the survey. Our District, Your Say

  • April 2017 flood event - rivers, roads, and towns

    April 04, 2017

    Information relating to the April 2017 flood event

  • April 2017 flood event - Treat Floodwaters as Contaminated

    April 04, 2017

    Information relating to the April 2017 flood event

  • April 2017 flood event - Please avoid all non-essential travel

    April 04, 2017

    Information relating to the April 2017 flooding event

  • April 2017 flood event - Update on School Closures

    April 04, 2017

    Information relating to the April 2017 flood event

  • April 2017 flood event - Update on Rain in Marton

    April 04, 2017

    Information relating to the April 2017 flood event

  • April 2017 Flood Event - Evacuation Map

    April 04, 2017

    Information relating to the April 2017 flood event

  • Support for De-sexing Dangerous Dogs in the District

    March 28, 2017

    Manawatu and Rangitikei District Councils have obtained government funding for a programme offering free de-sexing to new or unregistered dogs in the district. The programme ran from 24 March – 30 June 2017.

  • Annual River Scheme Meetings Coming Up

    March 23, 2017

    Information about Horizons Regional Council meetings

  • Mangaweka Bridge - public survey

    March 15, 2017

    Rangitikei and Manawatu District Councils invite you to have your say about the future of the Mangaweka bridge and river crossing. Please tell us what you think is important about the existing bridge as well as any proposed solutions.

  • Funding Rounds Open

    March 06, 2017

    Applications for financial assistance are now being called for: Creative Community Scheme Sport New Zealand Rural Travel FundApplications close Friday 31 March 2017.

  • Tutaenui Dam Guided Walk

    March 03, 2017

    Take part in the Tutaenui Dam Guided walk which is on, Saturday 4 March, the walk starts at 10.30am. Rangitikei District Council has been working with the Tutaenui Stream Restoration society to explore opportunities for community access to the Tutaenui Reservoirs​ as a walking track. These reservoirs are the water supply for Marton township, have a beautiful bush backdrop, and are close to Marton.