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Community BBQ Trailer

Have a community event coming up?

Our Community BBQ Trailer is a resource for our Rangitīkei community.

The trailer is a partnership between Rangitīkei District Council and Rangitīkei Civil Defence.
Please be aware if an emergency occurs Rangitīkei Civil Defence will have first priority over bookings for the trailer.

Bookings can also be made available through by calling 0800 422 522 or emailing: bbq@rangitikei.govt.nz

There is a $100 refundable bond to hire the trailer.

Note: The trailer is only available for hire by Rangitikei Community Organisations & Community Events and for use within the Rangitikei District only, not for individual use.


Procedures and Conditions of Hire*

The trailer is only available for hire by Rangitikei Community Organisations & Community Events and for use within the Rangitikei District only, not for individual use.

Please read and agree to the following procedures and conditions when making a booking.

*Note: There is a $100 refundable bond to hire the trailer.

To confirm your booking, please read and agree to the following procedures and conditions:

  1. All relevant information and hire forms will be returned to and confirmed by a Rangitikei District Council staff member prior to pick-up of the trailer.
  2. Trailer bookings must be made a minimum of three (3) days prior to hire date(s) (unless a shorter lead in period is approved). Maximum time of hire of trailer is 1 week. Earliest cancellation of booking is preferred where practical.
  3. An appointment (between 9am - 4pm weekdays) is to be made for the pick-up and return of the trailer at 46 High Street, Marton. The trailer must be picked up and returned by the individual/group making the booking. Please allow time for an inventory check with a Rangitīkei District staff member at the time of pick-up and drop-off.
  4. The hirer is responsible for looking after the trailer and equipment during their hire period. This includes ensuring the trailer is fully locked and secured at all times when not in use, and ensuring the trailer is parked on a level surface to prevent roll back.
  5. In the event of the trailer or any equipment being lost, stolen or damaged, including beyond repair, the hirer will be responsible for any repair and/or replacement costs.
  6. All incidents relating to the trailer, equipment, and persons are to be reported to Rangitīkei District Council using the Incident Report Form which will be provided to hirers prior to use. Rangitīkei District Council will not be held responsible for any injury or damage to hirers or their property.
  7. The person responsible for towing the trailer must use a roadworthy vehicle which would achieve a WoF and registration on the day of hireage and agrees to comply with all NZ laws as specified in the NZ road code. Drivers should have experience towing a trailer and must show a valid and full drivers’ license at the time of pick-up.
  8. All equipment is to be returned clean and tidy.
  9. The trailer will be returned immediately in the event of a Civil Defence Emergency.
  10. The trailer is available for hire by Community Organisations & Community Events only, not for individual use.

For any queries please contact our Customer Experience team on 0800 422 522 or info@rangitikei.govt.nz