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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.

Dog Safety Education

February 04, 2021

Rangitikei Connect Issue 16 News Image

Each year Kelsview Kennels with support from Rangitīkei District Council visit local schools to provide dog safety education training. Each student receives a lovely book and safety education with Peaches and Rangi.

Last year, 660 books were given to students who had completed the training.

Schools visited last year included;

  • Bulls School
  • Clifton School
  • Whangaehu School
  • Turakina School
  • Rātana school
  • Mangaweka school
  • St Josephs Taihape
  • Marton Junction School
  • James Cook School
  • South Makirikiri School
  • St Matthews School
  • Moawhango School
  • Taoroa School
  • Pukeokahu School

More schools are planned to receive training in 2021, with the intention to include kindergartens, playcentres and kohanga.