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Mangapapa River Slip

Rangitīkei District Council is aware of a slip blocking Mangapapa River upstream of where it meets the Turakina River. Horizons Regional Council is monitoring the situation, and there is no immediate risk to homes or infrastructure.

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Community Initiatives Fund

Round 2 2025/26

Round 2 opens on 12 January 26 and closes on 31 March the Decision Made date is 30 April 26.

This is a Council fund intended to support community-based projects in the Rangitīkei District that develop community cohesion and community resilience.

The fund is awarded by the Community Grants Committee.

Grants will usually be up to a maximum of $2,500 for any project in any one financial year.
There are two funding rounds per year.

Application Guidelines: Community Initiatives Fund Applicant Guidelines

You can access the application form here:

Community Initiatives Fund Application

This is now an online application process. If you need assistance completing your form, please contact us by:

Further information for the fund and the scheme are available by:

  • visiting the Council’s offices at 46 High Street, Marton or 102 Hautapu Street, Taihape

Results for 2025/26

Round 1

  • Scotts Ferry Community Committee
  • Marton Returned Services Association (Incorporated)
  • Alzheimer’s Whanganui
  • Scout Association of New Zealand
  • The Parkinson’s New Zealand Charitable trust
  • Itty bitty kitty committee
  • Cancer Society of NZ Whanganui Rangitikei Waimarino Centre Inc
  • Taihape Art Club (Society)
  • Manawatu Multiple Sclerosis Society Incorporated
  • Marton & Surrounds ICT Hub Charitable Trust Board
  • Marton & District Historical Society Incorporated
    Community Initiatives Fund