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Nga Awa Block Maintenance

Maintenance work is taking place on the public toilet and shower facilities of the Nga Awa Block from Monday 13 April until Wednesday 22 April.

During this time, the referee changing rooms will be available for use between the hours of 6:00am and 9:00pm.

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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