News: Recent

• Notice of Meetings - August 2025

  July 18, 2025

  Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for August 2025.

• New trial treatment plant for Marton Water Strategy

  July 09, 2025

  A new trial treatment plant for Marton’s drinking water is being set up at the Tūtaenui Reservoir Bore this week, a key milestone in the complex process to improve Marton’s water quality.

• Rangitīkei District Council adopts Annual Plan 2025/26

  July 03, 2025

  At its Council meeting held on Thursday 26 June, Rangitīkei District Council adopted its Annual Plan for 2025/26, and reduced the average rates rise from the 9.1% percent that was consulted on, to 7.9%.

• “Your district is calling” – Rangitīkei residents encouraged to stand for Council

  June 26, 2025

  With the 2025 local elections fast approaching, it’s time for people to start thinking about standing for Council.

• Notice of Meetings - July 2025

  June 23, 2025

  Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for July 2025. UPDATED

• Fatal house fire in Marton | 21 June 2025

  June 21, 2025

  Fatal house fire in Marton, 21 June 2025

• Matariki 2025

  June 17, 2025

  Due to Matariki on Friday, 20 June, some of Council facilities and services will have alternative hours.

• Notice of Meetings - District Licensing Committee June 2025

  June 16, 2025

  Notice is hereby given of the following meeting for the District Licensing Committee June 2025/

• John Turkington Forestry Rangitīkei Youth Awards 2025

  June 03, 2025

  On Thursday 29 May, youth from around the district gathered to celebrate their success at the John Turkington Forestry Rangitīkei Youth Awards for 2025.

• Ngā Awa Block wins silver award at New Zealand Commercial Project Awards

  June 03, 2025

  Rangitīkei District Council’s Ngā Awa Block has collected a silver award at the New Zealand Commercial Project Awards held in May.

• Rangitīkei District Council confirms collaborative approach to water reforms

  May 23, 2025

  At the Council meeting held Thursday 22 May 2025, Rangitīkei District Council cemented its desire to work collaboratively with neighbouring councils to establish a Water Services Council-Controlled Organisation.

• Notice of Meetings - June 2025

  May 23, 2025

  Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for June 2025. UPDATED

• Rates rebate threshold for SuperGold cardholders raised in Budget 2025

  May 23, 2025

  The Government has announced changes to the rates rebate threshold for SuperGold cardholders, raising it from $31,510 to $45,000.

• Enrol to vote in the local elections 2025

  May 19, 2025

  Voting. It’s the simplest way to have your say on how our district is run. To do that, you must be enrolled. Enrolling to vote is easy, and all the hard work is done for you.

• Rangitīkei District Community Hubs to launch sensory play programmes

  May 19, 2025

  Rangitīkei District Community Hubs are bringing three awesome sensory play initiatives to our community, carefully designed to support neurodiversity.

• Future of Marton Swim Centre decided

  May 12, 2025

  At the Council meeting held Wednesday 30 April 2025, Rangitīkei District Council decided on a path forward for reopening the Marton Swim Centre.

• Bulls Domain Community Engagement Workshop - Wednesday 4th June 5:15pm – 6:45pm

  May 12, 2025

  As Bulls prepares for growth, we need to develop a plan that will protect, enhance, and ensure effective use of natural spaces in our community.

• Rangitīkei District Council adopts new gambling policies

  April 30, 2025

  At the Council meeting on Wednesday, 30 April, Rangitīkei District Council adopted its Gambling Venue (Class 4) Policy and its TAB Venue Policy.

• Anzac Day 2025 Official Messages

  April 25, 2025

  See the official Anzac Day messages from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro.