News: Recent

• Maintenance Work - Marton Library and Wellington Road Flats

  May 25, 2022

  Marton Library and Wellington Road flats are currently undergoing maintenance works.

• Rates Estimates for 2022/23 - Calculate Your Rates Online

  May 23, 2022

  Council is currently considering the draft Annual Plan which shows a predicted rate increase of 7.29%.

• Business Analyst - Job Vacancy

  May 23, 2022

  Make a real difference within a digitally transforming council in this newly created Business Analyst role.

• Temporary Closure - High Street Reception

  May 23, 2022

  From Monday 23 May to Wednesday 25 May our Marton Customer Services team will be operating out of the Marton Library while our reception space undergoes an upgrade. We will be operating at full service and you can call us on 0800 422 522 or pop into the library to talk to someone face-to-face.

• Taihape residents please continue to conserve water

  May 23, 2022

  Residents to conserve water for the next week.

• Mangaweka Bridge Official Opening

  May 20, 2022

  Tangata whenua and residents of Mangaweka came together today to unveil Te Pou Herenga Tangata and officially open the new Mangaweka Bridge.

• Notice of new and rescheduled Meetings

  May 20, 2022

  New meeting and reschedule of meetings in June

• Building Control Officer - Job Vacancy

  May 19, 2022

  In this newly created role, you'll support Rangitīkei District Council to improve customer service, community outcomes and organisational performance by working with teams to ensure RDC’s systems and processes are optimised through the provisioning of technology services.

• Local Authority Elections - 8 October

  May 19, 2022

  Local authority elections will be held on Saturday, 8 October this year.

• Recent Weather Event Causes Damage To Roads

  May 18, 2022

  Information on affected roads.

• Te Matapihi - Lighting Installation Updates

  May 18, 2022

  The lighting artwork installation at Te Matapihi will be temporarily taken down for maintenance and servicing. This is expected to take two weeks.

• Heavy rain warning

  May 17, 2022

  Koitiata and Scotts Ferry residents to please keep an eye on the weather.

• Appeal to conserve water for Taihape residents

  May 17, 2022

  Residents to conserve water for the next 48 hours.

• Bulls Bus Station Closure

  May 05, 2022

  The old Bulls bus station will be permanently closed from Friday, 27 May 2022. Bus services will operate from the bus stop at Te Matapihi, Bulls Community Centre.

• New Mangaweka Bridge to be opened on Friday 20 May

  May 04, 2022

  Manawatū District Council and Rangitīkei District Council have reached an agreement, along with mana whenua Ngāti Hauiti, to bring forward the opening of the new Mangaweka Bridge to Friday, 20 May.

• Marton RSA and Citizens’ Memorial Hall Available for Bookings

  May 02, 2022

  Building work to install accessible toilets and a new fire exit will take place over the next 6 weeks. During this time the hall can still be booked and used.

• Rangitīkei Cavalry Flag finds new home with the Bulls & District Historical Society

  May 02, 2022

  Council was pleased to confirm acceptance of the Bulls & District Historical Society’s offer to take full ownership, and arrange the preservation, of the Rangitīkei Cavalry Flag.

• Creative Communities Scheme Round Two Open

  May 02, 2022

  Applications date extended...

• High Demand for Inspection Bookings

  April 29, 2022

  Due to increased demand our scheduled Inspection Booking timeframes have been pushed out.

• Welcoming Communities workshops and drop-in sessions to begin

  April 26, 2022

  Share your thoughts about how Rangitīkei can be more welcoming, through one of our upcoming community events.

• Mangaweka bridge nears completion. Opening planned for 20 May.

  April 22, 2022

  Despite material disruptions due to Covid-19 supply chain pressures, the new Mangaweka bridge will be operational two months earlier than expected.

• ANZAC Day Commemorations 2022

  April 22, 2022

  Dawn Service and Parade information for our District.

• Mayoral Public Meetings On Three Waters

  April 22, 2022

  Three Waters explained further and the opportunity to ask questions.

• District Libraries and Information Centres Re-open

  April 20, 2022

  Centres to open in Orange traffic light setting

• Getting Ready for Winter

  April 19, 2022

  Ideas to get ready for cooler months.

• Tiikeitia ki Uta and Tiikeitia ki Tai to form part of Rangitīkei District Council representation

  April 13, 2022

  The Local Government Commission has confirmed Rangitīkei’s representation arrangements for this years local body elections, with the inclusion of two Māori wards.

• Events Sponsorship Scheme Round Three Open

  April 12, 2022

  Applications now open for funding...

• Meeting Cancellations - Te Roopuu Ahi Kaa Komiti & Rātana Community Board

  April 11, 2022

  Te Roopu Ahi Kaa Komiti and Rātana Community Board meetings scheduled for Tuesday April 12 have been cancelled.

• Waste Transfer Closures - Hunterville and Rātana

  April 11, 2022

  Due to staff shortages Hunterville and Rātana waste transfer stations will be closed this Wednesday April 13. Both sites will be open as usual this weekend.

• Consultation for the 2022/23 Annual Plan is now open

  April 08, 2022

  Kōrero Mai, have your say on the important issues affecting our district.

• Library and Information Centre Buildings Remain Closed to Public

  April 06, 2022

  Due to the large number of Covid-19 cases in our district, our libraries and information centres remain closed to the public. The decision is due to be reviewed again on Tuesday 19 April.

• Taihape Library and Info Centre Short-staffed Until April 11

  April 05, 2022

  The Taihape Library and Information Centre will be short staffed until April 11. Please be patient and expect response delays.

• Taihape Community Board meeting cancelled

  April 04, 2022

  Meeting scheduled for 20 April 2022 has been cancelled.

• Road closure and works for McHardies Road, Bulls

  April 01, 2022

  Road closure at the intersection of McHardies Road/State Highway 3 and Read Road/Kilkern Road/Wellington Road from Monday 4 April to Wednesday 6 April 2022.

• Water Supply Shutdown Notice for Bulls

  March 31, 2022

  To carrying out necessary maintenance works.

• Road works for Broadway, Marton

  March 31, 2022

  31 March and 1 April

• Executive Assistant – Group Managers Job Vacancy

  March 29, 2022

  This is a newly created role.

• Water Supply Shutdown Notice for Hunterville

  March 28, 2022

  To carrying out necessary maintenance works.

• Appeal to conserve water for Taihape residents

  March 28, 2022

  Conserve water for the next 48 hours...

• Rongoiti Road Taihape Resealing Works

  March 28, 2022

  Expect delays.

• Manager Financial Services Vacancy

  March 25, 2022

  Provide leadership to the Financial Services Team.

• Applications for Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund Close Soon

  March 21, 2022

  Closing Sunday 3 April 2022

• Improved telecommunications service is coming to Western Bulls.

  March 21, 2022

  Under the Government’s Rural Broadband Initiative Phase 2 the area of Bulls West is identified as a community that requires improved telecommunication services.

• Update on Mangaweka Bridge Project

  March 14, 2022

  Expected to be completed ahead of time.

• Youth Council Committee Meeting Cancelled

  March 14, 2022

  The Youth Council Committee meeting scheduled for 26 March 2022 has been cancelled.

• Community Initiatives Fund Applications Closing Soon

  March 10, 2022

  This is a Council fund to support community projects in our District.

• Rangitīkei residents to have say on where growth should occur

  March 08, 2022

  Pae Tawhiti Rangitīkei Beyond is a spatial roadmap that will support Council’s infrastructure planning and the development of a new district plan.

• Online Payment Issues Identified

  March 03, 2022

  Council has identified a recent issue with our online payment portal.

• Taihape Swim Centre Closed for Maintenance

  March 03, 2022

  Closed Monday 7 March.

• $3.5 million Powerco upgrade begins

  March 01, 2022

  Work is about to begin on upgrading the electricity network in Bulls and surrounding communities.