Covid Response Update

All of New Zealand is at “Orange” traffic light setting.

At Orange, there will be community transmission of COVID-19, with increasing risks to vulnerable communities, and pressure on the health system. Read more information about life at Orange >.

Our Libraries and Information Centres are open. For more information click here.

Who can stand in the election?

You can stand for Rangitīkei District Council if you are:

• a New Zealand citizen; and

• aged over 18; and

• enrolled on the parliamentary electoral roll.

Nominations open on 19 July and close on 16 August 2019.

If you intend on standing, please download the following forms:

• Rangitīkei District Council Candidate Book. This contains all the information you will need to know for the election.

• A Candidate's Guide to Local Body Elections (for an independent perspective)

• Nomination Form for relevant ward/position

The Council needs people from all walks of life to reflect and help shape the future of the district.

Candidate nominations open on 19 July 2019.