News: Archive
July 2017 Storms - EQC Factsheet
July 21, 2017
The storm danger has now passed. Click through for an EQC factsheet with information about EQC's role in providing natural disaster insurance for homes, land, and contents damaged in July's storm event.
Changes to Fire-Related Bylaws
July 19, 2017
The Fire Prevention Bylaw 2014 was revoked on 29 June 2017. It has been revoked as fire-related matters are now under the authority of Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Additionally, the restriction for the lighting of fires is now under the authority of Fire and Emergency New Zealand. This amendment took immediate effect.
Update on Weather Event Wednesday 19th July
July 18, 2017
Unfortunately this weather event is still having an impact on some of our Rangitikei Roads.Taihape Napier Rd and Potaka Rd now open. Read More... for roads that are down to one lane by slips and trees. Please continue to drive to the conditions.
Draft Traffic and Parking Bylaw
July 17, 2017
Council has drafted a Bylaw which would provide it with powers to address parking and traffic issues such as people exceeding parking restrictions, parking in loading zones and parking unwarranted/registered cars on the sides of roads.
Update on Weather Event - Monday 17th July
July 17, 2017
Unfortunately this weather event is still having an impact on some of our Rangitikei Roads. Roads that are closed - Taihape Napier Rd will remain closed for Monday and re assessed Tuesday Morning (snow), Potaka Rd (slips and trees). Read More... for roads that are down to one lane by slips and trees..
Urgent Notice - Mangaweka Water, Taihape - Napier Road Closed All Day Sunday
July 16, 2017
Urgent notice to Mangaweka residents - please conserve water - as there is still no power in your area, the water tanker can't cope with the amount of water being taken, so until further notice please conserve water use - Council staff are working on alternatives. Taihape - Napier Road is closed all day due to frost over night.
Melting snow causes river levels to rise in Turakina
July 14, 2017
Residents on Turakina Valley Road and Turakina Beach Road, near O'Neils Bridge, have been given a pre-cautionary message by Civil Defence personnel that the Turakina River could rise this evening, with the peak predicted by Horizons hydrology staff to be around 8.5 meters around 9pm tonight.
Sports Ground Closures
July 14, 2017
Most sports grounds in the Rangitikei are closed this weekend due to the recent weather event: Taihape: Grounds Closed; Hunterville: Grounds Closed; Marton Park: Grounds Closed; Centennial Park: Grounds Closed; Bulls Domain: One game only No1. No2 Open.
Power outages in the Rangitikei
July 14, 2017
Powerco have advised that power may be out in some areas until Saturday or beyond. Please call your electricity retailer for updates.
Friday: The Taihape office and Information Centre is closed today
July 13, 2017
Friday update: At this stage the Taihape office and Information Centre is closed again today due to snow in Taihape. You can call the Marton office during working hours on 06 327 0099. For the most up-to-date information please check our Facebook page.
Taihape Library and Information Centre is closed today
July 13, 2017
The Taihape office and information centre is closed today due to snow
Taihape library and information centre is closed - 9:20am Thursday 13 July
July 13, 2017
The Taihape office and information centre is closed today due to snow
Marton and Taihape Youth Zones Holiday Programme
July 10, 2017
Think you'll be bored these holidays? Not a chance with these activities planned. Pop on in to the Rangitikei Youth Zones if you are youth aged 13+ (children aged 8+ are welcome if accompanied by an older sibling (14+) or adult.)
Marton Park Community Projects
June 28, 2017
During 2016 the Rangitikei District Council developed a Management Plan for Marton Park to guide future development in the area. Since this time, community groups have been driving a number of projects. View the full article for more details.
April 2017 flood event - Did Your Property Suffer Flooding or Landslip Damage?
June 26, 2017
Information relating to the April 2017 flood event
Wondering About Property Valuations?
June 24, 2017
Simon Willocks of Quotable Valuations (QV) is presenting to Council on 29 June 2017 in Council Chambers. Members of the public are invited to attend. The purpose of the presentation is to explain the process that QV takes in valuing land and property throughout New Zealand.
Preparing for Census 2018
June 09, 2017
To help prepare for the next census in March 2018, Stats NZ are building a comprehensive address list that will enable them to send households in New Zealand a letter with a unique access code next
Rangitikei Receives Funding for Tourism Facilities
June 08, 2017
Rangitikei District Council has been successful in its application for funding from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) tourism facility fund. Today it was announced Rangitikei would receive $120,550 from this fund for toilets in Mangaweka Village, Taihape and Hunterville.
Changes to the Management of Rural Fire Services
May 31, 2017
The Fire Prevention Bylaw 2014 and section 6.3 of the Public Places Bylaw 2013, will need to be revoked as these changes will render them redundant.
Funding Rounds Open - Closed 30 June
May 28, 2017
Applications for financial assistance are now being called for: Community Initiatives FundEvents Sponsorship Scheme
Rangitikei Youth Awards 2017 - nominations closed
May 26, 2017
Nominations closed, winner yet to be decided
Samoan Independence Day
May 26, 2017
Samoan Independence Day is being held Monday 5 June 2017 9am - 2:30pm Memorial Hall Marton
Mangaweka Bridge Options Shortlisted
May 25, 2017
Investigation into options for the replacement of the Mangaweka Bridge continues with the initial business case being created following input from the community and stakeholders.
Public asked to look out for Myrtle Rust
May 24, 2017
Myrtle rust, a serious fungal disease, is a threat to a number of New Zealand’s native plants. Severe infestations can kill affected plants in the myrtle family.
Otara Bridge - Delays Due to Inspection 30 May -1 June 2017
May 24, 2017
GHD Ltd is carrying out a detailed bridge inspection and structural assessment of Otara Bridge.