Otara Bridge

Strength testing of Otara Bridge was completed on 28 and 29 September. 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.

Results for the 2025 Local Body Elections

October 11, 2025

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Final results for our local body elections are now available.

Progress Results
Preliminary Results
Final Results.

The voter return was 49.63%, being 5,451 votes.

Thank you to everyone who had their say on the future of Rangitīkei District Council.