News: Archive
Creative Communities and Sports NZ Rural Travel Fund Open 7 March
February 25, 2016
Applications for Creative Communities and sports New Zealand Rural Travel Fund Open 7 March and application forms are available now. Creative Communities Fund and Sport New Zealand Rural Travel Fund
Bulls and Marton 7 Day Makeovers - Post Makeover
February 19, 2016
The Bulls and Marton 7 Day Makeovers were held in early February with great success. The turnout of volunteers of both towns was significant, with over 30 volunteers for each town.
#GetDigital
February 10, 2016
A group of forward thinking North Island District Councils are joining forces to support small businesses in their region to succeed online. #GetDigital is a regional initiative supported by Whanganui, Rangitikei and South Taranaki District Councils, with more councils in the region looking likely to follow.
Marton 7 Day Makeover
February 04, 2016
If you have great ideas and dreams for the future of Marton… WE WANT YOU! The Marton 7 Day Makeover starts 9am Monday 8 February 2016 at the Youth Club, 18 Humphrey Street.
BDO Wellington to Auckland Cycle Challenge 2016
February 02, 2016
Stage 5 of this cycle race will be coming through our area on Tuesday 16 February 2016 with a leg departing from Feilding.
Bulls 7-Day Makeover
January 29, 2016
Bulls’ residents will be ‘hoofing it’ to the 7 Day Makeover, starting Monday, February 1. The 7 Day Makeover will kick-off with two days, Monday and Tuesday, February 1 and 2 at the Bulls Town Hall Supper Rooms.
Waste Transfer Station Hours and Rubbish Collection for Public Holidays
January 19, 2016
The Waste Transfer Stations will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday, Good Friday Rubbish collection now Saturday
Currently Open for Consultation
January 18, 2016
Council welcomes the views of the community on the following:Proposed Treasury Management Policy Draft Heritage StrategyConsultation period closed at12pm 19 February 2016
Proposed Treasury Management Policy - Community Feedback
January 18, 2016
Council welcomes community feedback to the proposed Treasury Management Policy
Draft Heritage Strategy - Community Feedback - Closed
January 17, 2016
This consultation is now closed
Marton Country Music Festival
January 12, 2016
The Marton Country Music Festival is once again be held at Wilson Park, Marton - Running from 15th to 17th January. Marton Country Music Festival
Watermain Renewal and Full Road Reconstuction - Wanganui Road Marton
January 05, 2016
Rangitikei District Council has commenced a major project in Wanganui Road. This project will involve the installation of a new watermain in the berm, new water laterals to all houses (both sides of the road) and a full road reconstruction.
Animal Control Bylaw 2013 Urban Area Amendment
December 21, 2015
Rangitikei District Council hereby gives notice that the Council adopted the amendment to the Animal Control Bylaw 2013 on 17 December 2015.
Youth Summer Holiday Programmes
December 07, 2015
For Council supported activities for youth during the holiday break. Holiday Programmes
Rangitikei Environment Newsletter
November 27, 2015
The Treasured Natural Environment Group would like to share the fantastic environmental projects occurring throughout the Rangitikei District. November - Issue 2
7 Day Makeover for Bulls and Marton
November 26, 2015
The communities from both Bulls and Marton have the opportunity to be involved in the 7 Day Makeover of their towns.
Flushing Continues on Marton’s Water Supply
November 25, 2015
Chlorine levels have been increased to meet the new standards for drinking water, and this has caused some of the normal build-up on the inside of the water pipes to be dislodged. While the water may look murky it is completely safe to drink.
Roadside Mowing Programme Back on Track
November 24, 2015
Council’s roading contractor, Higgins, is behind schedule with the roadside mowing programme in Rangitikei’s rural areas. Ross McNeil, District Council Chief Executive, apologises for this and assures residents and the public that roadsides should start looking more respectable as Higgins catches up on this work.
Holiday Processing Times 2015-2016
November 20, 2015
If you need your Building and/or Resource Consents and Liquor Licensing applications to be processed before Christmas, they need to be submitted by 20 November 2015.
Social Housing Opportunity - Request for Expressions of Interest (Now Closed)
October 13, 2015
Rangitikei District Council seeks Expressions of Interest from Community Housing Providers for the ownership/management of its community housing. Social Housing Opportunity
Rural Fire Service Notice
October 12, 2015
With the official rural fire season having begun on October 1, rural fire officers throughout the region are encouraging rural residents to burn their tree trimmings and general farming rubbish now.
Funding Rounds are Now Closed
October 04, 2015
Funding rounds are now open for Community Initiatives Fund, Event Sponsorship Scheme and Creative Communities. Please go to our Grants and Funding page for application forms and funding criteria. Grants & Funding
Consultation on the Amendment to Animal Control Bylaw 2013
October 02, 2015
Council is undertaking consultation with the Turakina community about the removal of ‘urban area’ restrictions under the Animal Control Bylaw 2013. Council is also seeking expressions of interest from the communities of Crofton, Koitiata, Mangaweka, Mataroa, Ohingaiti, Scotts Ferry, Ratana and Utiku.
Youth Holiday Programmes
September 28, 2015
For Council supported activities for youth during the holiday break. Holiday Programmes
Water Pipe Flushing Continues in Marton
September 25, 2015
Council staff are continuing to flush water pipes in Marton, if you are experiencing dirty water try running your tap for 10 minutes, if it doesn't resolve the issue please contact the Council so