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Our ward structure in 2025

The Rangitīkei District Council election are held tri-annually 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 Marton and Bulls.

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 Taihape, Mangaweka, Hunterville, Rātana and Whangaehu.

Tiikeitia ki Uta (Inland) Māori Map