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Council to test emergency communications during national tsunami exercise
October 13, 2026
Rangitīkei District Council will be putting its emergency response arrangements to the test on Wednesday 14 October as part of Exercise Pacific Wave (PacWave).
Rangitīkei to take part in national tsunami exercise
October 07, 2026
Rangitīkei District Council and its emergency response team will put their emergency management arrangements to the test next week as part of a national tsunami exercise.
Manawatū-Whanganui councils working together as new planning system takes shape
September 25, 2026
The staged replacement of the Resource Management Act 1991 (RMA) is underway...
Government pauses Head Start until 2027
September 24, 2026
Mayor Andy Watson says the Government's decision to pause its Head Start process is sensible, but frustrating after councils were asked to work to what he says were unrealistic deadlines.
Notice of Meetings - October 2026
September 17, 2026
Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for October 2026.
Notice of Consultation - Control of Dog Bylaw and Dog Control and Owner Responsibility Policy
September 10, 2026
Notice of Consultation - Draft Control of Dog Bylaw and Draft Dog Control and Owner Responsibility Policy
Construction underway on new Emergency Operations Centre
September 03, 2026
Construction is now underway on Rangitīkei District Council’s new Emergency Operations Centre (EOC), on the corner of High Street and Grey Street in Marton.
Statement of Expectations sets direction for Central Districts Water
August 25, 2026
The owners and partners behind Central Districts Water have signed a Statement of Expectations setting out what the new water organisation will be expected to deliver for communities across Palmerston North, Horowhenua and Rangitīkei.
Notice of the right to demand a poll on the electoral system
August 24, 2026
Rangitīkei District Council electors have the right to demand a poll on the electoral system to be used at the next two triennial general elections (2028 and 2031) for Rangitīkei District Council.
Survey work planned for the Taihape West Slip
August 24, 2026
Rangitīkei District Council will shortly begin a new survey of the Taihape West Slip to help build a better understanding of the area and support future risk management planning.
Otara Bridge - temporary restrictions
August 19, 2026
On Tuesday 18 August 2026, we received reports of structural damage to Otara Bridge, located near Ohingaiti, approximately 3 km east of State Highway One.
Five Manawatū-Whanganui councils unite to shape the region's future
August 10, 2026
On Friday, five councils from across the Manawatū-Whanganui region committed to move forward together on a locally led regional work programme in response to the Government's Simplifying Local Government reforms.
Rangitīkei District Council keeps amalgamation options open
July 31, 2026
Rangitīkei District Council will submit a ‘letter of intent’, rather than a formal Head Start Proposal, to continue working with neighbouring councils as the Government progresses its Simplifying Local Government reforms.