News: Archive
Rangitikei Environment Newsletter
May 12, 2017
The Treasured Natural Environment Group would like to share the fantastic environmental projects occurring throughout the Rangitikei District. May - Issue 6
National Survey on Water
May 04, 2017
This week Water New Zealand launched a major survey which it hopes will help the water sector grapple with the growing challenges around planning and managing water resources.
Opening of duck Shooting this Weekend
May 03, 2017
This weekend is the beginning of the duck shooting season. So it’s a timely reminder to ask hunters to apply common sense and adhere to the hunting rules and regulations; treat firearms as loaded; and always identify your target. There are rules around shooting on Council land so all signage should be adhered to. The season runs for three months.
Residents' Survey 2017
April 13, 2017
Each year the Council undertakes a survey of residents to test the adequacy of the District’s roads and footpaths and community and leisure facilities. The survey is available for anyone to complete online, it will take less than 10 minutes . Please click on the link below to be directed to the survey. Our District, Your Say
April 2017 flood event - rivers, roads, and towns
April 04, 2017
Information relating to the April 2017 flood event
April 2017 flood event - Treat Floodwaters as Contaminated
April 04, 2017
Information relating to the April 2017 flood event
April 2017 flood event - Please avoid all non-essential travel
April 04, 2017
Information relating to the April 2017 flooding event
April 2017 flood event - Update on School Closures
April 04, 2017
Information relating to the April 2017 flood event
April 2017 flood event - Update on Rain in Marton
April 04, 2017
Information relating to the April 2017 flood event
April 2017 Flood Event - Evacuation Map
April 04, 2017
Information relating to the April 2017 flood event
Support for De-sexing Dangerous Dogs in the District
March 28, 2017
Manawatu and Rangitikei District Councils have obtained government funding for a programme offering free de-sexing to new or unregistered dogs in the district. The programme ran from 24 March – 30 June 2017.
Annual River Scheme Meetings Coming Up
March 23, 2017
Information about Horizons Regional Council meetings
Mangaweka Bridge - public survey
March 15, 2017
Rangitikei and Manawatu District Councils invite you to have your say about the future of the Mangaweka bridge and river crossing. Please tell us what you think is important about the existing bridge as well as any proposed solutions.
Funding Rounds Open
March 06, 2017
Applications for financial assistance are now being called for: Creative Community Scheme Sport New Zealand Rural Travel FundApplications close Friday 31 March 2017.
Tutaenui Dam Guided Walk
March 03, 2017
Take part in the Tutaenui Dam Guided walk which is on, Saturday 4 March, the walk starts at 10.30am. Rangitikei District Council has been working with the Tutaenui Stream Restoration society to explore opportunities for community access to the Tutaenui Reservoirs as a walking track. These reservoirs are the water supply for Marton township, have a beautiful bush backdrop, and are close to Marton.
Public Consultation Feb-Mar 2017
February 28, 2017
Consultation for this period has now closed
Kiwi Guardian Site in the Rangitikei Area
February 14, 2017
Getting kids more connected to nature with FREE family-friendly, treasure hunt style activities at specific Department of Conservation sites encourages them to engage with the outdoors and, ultimately, earn themselves a medal for their efforts.
New Legislation to Improve Pool Safety and Compliance
February 07, 2017
Information about swimming pool safety requirements
Manawatu and Rangitikei District Bridge Inspections
February 02, 2017
Archived message relating to bridge inspections carried out in February 2017.
Media Release - Ultra-Fast Broadband
January 30, 2017
Rangitikei towns to receive Ultra-Fast Broadband.
District Licencing Committee Members required for Rangitikei District
January 25, 2017
Archived notice
Rangitikei River land slip information - 18 January 2017
January 18, 2017
Early in the morning of Wednesday 18 January 2017 a significant slip occurred in the Rangitikei River south of Mangaweka. Horizons Regional Council have advised there is no current concern for public safety.
Path to Well-being Conference 2017
December 21, 2016
The Turning Point – Rangitikei District Council’s Path to Well-being conference for 2017 will be held on Friday 10 February at memorial hall in Marton. Its focus will be a District-wide agenda for community-led development. A key driver for this is the successful settlement over the past ten years in the Rangitikei of Samoan migrant workers.
Bulls Community Centre Media Release
December 08, 2016
Rangitikei District Council was thrilled to receive the news last Friday that the Lotteries Commission have granted $500,000 towards the new Bulls Community Centre. “Knowing that Lotteries have confidence in our community project is huge, so this funding means we can now officially launch our local fundraising campaign”, says Rangitikei Mayor, Andy Watson
Wanganui / Skerman Street Intersection
December 02, 2016
Wanganui Road/Skerman Street intersection is to be resurfaced with the thick layer of hotmix to survive the heavy traffic. The work is scheduled to take 3 days starting Monday 5th December.