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Otara Bridge

Strength testing of Otara Bridge was completed on Monday and Tuesday. Rangitīkei District Council and Manawatū District Council are now awaiting a detailed report from the bridge engineers, which will help inform the next steps for the bridge. Read more here.

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Rangitikei River land slip information - 18 January 2017

January 18, 2017

Rangitikei River Slip 18 January 2017 Image

Early in the morning of Wednesday 18 January 2017 a significant slip occurred in the Rangitikei River south of Mangaweka. Horizons Regional Council have advised there is no current concern for public safety. The river has already cut a 10 metre wide path to allow water through, and Horizons will continue to monitor the situation. People downstream of the site are asked to be aware of changes to the flow and clarity of the river over the next few days. See below for further information.

Rangitikei River land slip affecting river flows - PDF 341KB