News: Archive
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.
Cyclone Updates
February 17, 2023
We are continuing to have regular meetings with our teams within Rangitīkei District Council and with Horizons Regional Council who are watching all river levels across the region. We will keep monitoring the situation and provide updates as they come to hand.
Preliminary Results for the 2022 Local Body Elections
October 10, 2022
The preliminary results for our local body elections are now available.
New Public Toilets For Mangaweka
October 10, 2022
A new ablution block in Mangaweka is now open.
Local Body Elections 2022
October 08, 2022
Voting for the 2022 local body elections has now CLOSED
Progress Results for the 2022 Local Body Elections
October 08, 2022
The progress results for our local body elections are now available.
Rangitīkei farewells outgoing elected members
October 07, 2022
The council held its final meeting of the electoral term last week.
Marton Market Day 2022
October 07, 2022
Ever popular Market Day returns to Marton
Strengthening Earthquake-Prone Buildings Presentation
October 07, 2022
Free Event - Strengthening Earthquake-Prone Buildings in Taihape
Investing in tiny homes
October 05, 2022
Guidance available for Rangitīkei residents investing in tiny homes.
Kaumātua flats in Rātana get renovations
October 05, 2022
With new interior paint, new carpet and lino, new kitchen units and bathroom vanities, we’re delighted to hear that residents of the Kaumātua flats in Rātana are finding their homes cosy, clean, li
Rātana Community Board Meeting Cancelled
October 04, 2022
October 2022 meeting cancelled.
Memorial tree to be planted in place of old Conifer at Marton Park
October 04, 2022
The tree will be replaced in coming weeks by a memorial tree for the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Make sure to keep your rates up to date
October 03, 2022
Do you pay your rates by Automatic Payment?