News: Archive
Change in operating hours for Marton Swim Centre
April 11, 2023
The Marton Swim Centre will be opening slightly earlier at 9.30am on Tuesdays and Thursdays to accommodate Aqua Aerobics sessions until the end of the season.
Animal Control Officer Vacancy
April 06, 2023
We are on the lookout for someone to join our established, close-knit and very supportive Animal Control Team.
Tutaenui dry vault toilet is now open
April 06, 2023
The new public wharepaku in Tutaenui Reserve is officially open! If you need a quick loo stop next time you’re enjoying your time at Tutaenui Reserve, make sure to check out our brand new 24 hour dry vault toilet.
Easter Weekend Hours
April 05, 2023
Council offices and waste transfer stations will be closed on Friday and Monday as part of Easter Weekend. Our libraries will be closed on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.
Rangitīkei Adopts Tararua for Cyclone Relief Fundraising
April 04, 2023
Rangitīkei District Council has “adopted” Tararua as a part of Local Government New Zealand’s #AdoptACommunity programme, and is encouraging the Rangitīkei community to donate and support the district following Cyclone Gabrielle.
Temporary operating hours for Marton and Taihape Swim Centres
April 03, 2023
The opening hours for the Marton and Taihape Swim Centres will be temporarily changing over April.
Thirteen recognised in inaugural Community Volunteer Awards
March 29, 2023
Thirteen people were recognised for their outstanding contributions to the Rangitīkei district at the inaugural Community Volunteer Awards.
Nominations for the 2023 Rangitīkei Youth Awards date extended!
March 24, 2023
If you know an exceptional person between the ages of 12 and 24 who is affiliated with the Rangitīkei District, whether they currently live, work, or attend school here, or have roots in the area, nominate them today!
Public consultation for the Proposed Annual Plan is now open
March 23, 2023
Public consultation for the Proposed Annual Plan is now open and we want to hear from you!
More electric vehicles are now charge-a-Bull in Bulls!
March 22, 2023
A brand new EV charger is now available in Bulls behind the Te Matapihi car park.
Communications Manager
March 14, 2023
We are on the lookout for a Communications Manager to lead us into the future.
Council makes submission on Charities Amendments Bill
March 14, 2023
Mayor Andy Watson spoke to the Parliamentary Select Committee about the Council's submission on the Charities Amendments Bill.
Public consultation for our Community Spatial Plan is now open!
March 09, 2023
Public consultation for our Community Spatial Plan, Pae Tawhiti Rangitīkei Beyond, is now open. Make your submission by 5pm, Tuesday 25 April 2023.
Turakina School Bus Crash
March 07, 2023
On behalf of the Rangitīkei District Council and the wider community, we send our sincere condolences to the friends and whānau of those involved in the fatal school bus crash this afternoon on Mākirikiri Road, Turakina. Our thoughts are also with the emergency services who responded to the accident, as well as the South Mākirikiri School community.
Nominations are now open for Creative Communities Scheme Assessors
March 06, 2023
Don't miss your chance to make a difference in the Rangitīkei arts community – nominations close on Friday, March 31, 2023. Apply today!
Rangitīkei district welcomes eight new citizens at Citizenship Ceremony
March 03, 2023
This week we had a very special Citizenship Ceremony, as we welcomed eight new citizens from four different countries into our community including our very own staff member Karin Cruywagen and her whānau.
Taihape Napier Road update
March 03, 2023
The Rangitīkei District side of Taihape Napier road is now open to Kuripapango, but closed between Kuripapango to Fernhill due to slips.
Swimming update for the Horizons Region
March 03, 2023
In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, some swim spots were placed under a special temporary red status. This status has now been updated - for the latest information on the water quality of swim sites in our area, please visit LAWA’s website.
Manager Animal Control
February 23, 2023
We are on the lookout for someone with proven leadership skills to lead, mentor and direct our established Animal Control Team. This
Three Water Reform Update
February 23, 2023
Mayor Andy Watson joins the Mayor’s Consensus on Three Waters Reform.
Applications for the Event Sponsorship Scheme close soon
February 21, 2023
Applications for Round 2 of the Event Sponsorship Scheme 2022/23 year closes soon on Sunday 5 March 2023.
Unveiling ceremony held to bless previously unmarked graves of World War veterans
February 20, 2023
Mayor Andy Watson attended a ceremony this month to bless the previously unmarked graves of more than 30 servicemen who died while at the old Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital. Read more about his experience here.
Supporting those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle
February 17, 2023
If you would like to support some of our neighbours who’ve been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, the best way you can do this is by providing financial support.
Cyclone Updates
February 17, 2023
We are continuing to have regular meetings with our teams within Rangitīkei District Council and with Horizons Regional Council who are watching all river levels across the region. We will keep monitoring the situation and provide updates as they come to hand.
Upcoming Library and Facility Closures
February 15, 2023
The Taihape Library and Te Matapihi will be experiencing temporary closures in February due to scheduled power outages by the power company. Please see article for more information on closure dates and times.