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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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Community Initiatives Fund

August 04, 2021

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Round 1 of the 2021/22 year for our Community Initiatives Fund is now open!

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 Finance/Performance Committee.

For further information and to apply see Community Initiatives Fund

Previous winners include:

  • Taihape Area Dressage Group
  • Bulls Toy Library Incorporated
  • 1000 ANZAC Poppies for Marton
  • Bulls and District Community Trust
  • Wanganui Area Neighbourhood Support Groups Inc
  • Rotary Club of Marton Charitable Trust

Grants will usually be up to a maximum of $2,500 for any project in any one financial year.

Application will be considered at a meeting to be held on Thursday, 28 October 2021.