Our ward structure

The Rangitīkei District Council election will be held on Saturday 8 October (closing at 12pm – lunchtime) for the following positions:

  • 1 Mayor
  • 5 Councillors to represent the Central Ward
  • 2 Councillors to represent the Northern Ward
  • 2 Councillors to represent the Southern Ward
  • 1 Councillor to represent Tiikeitia ki Uta (Inland) Māori
  • 1 Councillor to represent Tiikeitia ki Tai (Coastal) Māori
  • 4 Members to represent the Rātana Community Board
  • 4 Members to represent the Taihape Community Board

NORTHERN WARD (represented by 2 Councillors)

The northern ward comprises the areas below, with the largest townships being Taihape, Mangaweka and Utiku.

northern

CENTRAL WARD (represented by 5 Councillors)

The central ward comprises the areas below, with the largest townships being Marton and Hunterville.

central

SOUTHERN WARD (represented by 2 Councillors)

The southern ward comprises the areas below, with the largest townships being Bulls, Turakina, Koitiata and Rātana.

southern

Tiikeitia ki Tai (Coastal) Māori (represented by 1 councillor)

The Tiikeitia ki Tai (Coastal) Māori wards comprises the areas below, with the largest townships being

Tiikeitia ki Tai (Coastal) Māori Map

Tiikeitia ki Uta (Inland) Māori (represented by 1 councillor)

The Tiikeitia ki Uta (Inland) Māori ward comprises the areas below, with the largest townships being

Tiikeitia ki Uta (Inland) Māori Map