News: Archive
Making the District Plan easier to navigate
January 09, 2025
From today, the Rangitīkei District ePlan is available to users on our website, making information about zoning and land use more accessible and easier to navigate.
Mayor Andy Watson on the passing of Dame Tariana Turia
January 08, 2025
On behalf of Rangitīkei District Council, Mayor Andy Watson has written a message of condolence and recognition of the life and work of Dame Tariana Turia.
Free school holiday swimming available at Rangitīkei College
December 31, 2024
Marton Swim Centre contractors Community Leisure Management (CLM) will be operating the Rangitīkei College pool over the summer school holidays, providing free recreational swimming, as well as water safety and swim school classes.
Notice of Meetings - January 2025
December 19, 2024
Notice is hereby given of the following meetings for January 2025
Rangitīkei District Council acknowledges long-term benefits in partnering with neighbouring councils to deliver water services.
December 16, 2024
Rangitīkei District Council will consult with the Rangitīkei community in late February, early March 2025 on its preference to partner with neighbouring councils to deliver drinking water, wastewater and stormwater in the future.
Hautapu River Parks officially opened
December 13, 2024
Years of mahi, including planting days, earthworks, fundraising and design culminated in the official opening of the Hautapu River Parks on Wednesday, 11 December.
Marton Youth Group ‘YHQ’ grateful for New World Marton’s kai donations in 2024
December 09, 2024
#YHQ Marton has presented New World Marton with a framed photo collage and signed YHQ T-shirt as a heartfelt thank you for their incredible support throughout 2024.
Watermain renewal (Mataroa Road/SH1) - Taihape
December 03, 2024
Approximately 400 meters of steel water pipe is being replaced on Mataroa Road/State Highway 1 in Taihape between now and February 2025.
Geosmin increase in Marton water - November 2024
November 20, 2024
It's that time of year again where people are noticing changes to the water that comes through the taps. It's actually arrived a bit earlier this year, which is due to the unsettled weather we've been having.
Cooks Bar wall refurbishment
October 02, 2024
Council has decided to complete the works at the boundary wall between 297 and 305 Broadway (referred to as the Cooks wall).
Marton Water Strategy Update
October 02, 2024
It’s been a while since we’ve updated you on what’s happening with the Marton Water Strategy, but that doesn’t mean that the work has stopped.
Marton Swim Centre to be closed for 2024/25 summer season
September 27, 2024
After significant debate, council decided to keep the swim centre closed for the 2024/25 summer season.
Rangitīkei District Council shares its disappointment at the news Winstone Pulp International will be closing its doors.
September 11, 2024
Rangitīkei District Council is incredibly disappointed by the news Winstone Pulp International will be closing its central North Island mills.
Rangitīkei District Council retains Māori wards
August 29, 2024
At its Council meeting held on Thursday, 29 August 2024, Rangitīkei District Council voted to retain the Tiikeitia ki Tai (Coastal) and Tiikeitia ki Uta (Inland) Māori wards for the 2025 Local Election.
LGNZ launches Electoral Reform Group
June 05, 2024
LGNZ has established a new group focused on local electoral system reforms that drive greater voter participation and implement four-year terms. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith will chair the LGNZ Electoral Reform Group.
Parks and Reserves - Bulls Update
May 16, 2024
Our Parks and Reserves team have been busy bees in Bulls over recent weeks! Read more about what they have been up to.
Poppy Places comes to Rangitīkei
April 17, 2024
The Poppy Places Project aims to provide a "place" where the stories of soldiers can be captured and not lost from our collective consciousness.
Rural Intersection Activated Warning Signs
April 17, 2024
The roading team have installed Rural Intersection Activated Warning Signs (RIAWS) at the intersection of Pukepapa and Makirikiri roads.
Climate Change strategy completed
April 15, 2024
RDC used Better off Funding to complete our Climate Change strategy and action plan.
New headquarters for Marton youth opens
March 21, 2024
A new space for rangatahi which will be open from 3:00pm until 4:30pm on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Drivers behind rates rises across the country laid bare - LGNZ
March 14, 2024
Homeowners are facing average rates rises of 15% according to data in draft long-term plans across 48 councils, averaging at about $8 more per week* per household.
Rangitīkei District Council Confirms Building Surplus
March 01, 2024
During the Council meeting held on 29 February, Rangitīkei District Council agreed that the Cobbler, Davenport, and Abraham and Williams buildings purchased in 2016 for the Marton Civic Centre project, are surplus to requirement.
Mt View Cemetery Developments
February 08, 2024
Anyone who has loved ones resting at Mt View Cemetery may be interested to know what's happening up the top of the cemetery.
Logging a Request for Service with us
November 29, 2023
"Do you have an RFS number?" is something you might have heard from us before, especially if you've contacted us via our call centre, or via Messenger.
Why does Marton water taste and smell the way it does?
November 29, 2023
The water in Marton sometimes has muddy taste and smell, and people often associate that with the water having dirt in it. But, the reason for the taste is actually geosmin.