Rangitīkei District Council

Central General Ward
The Rangitīkei District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of 11 councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Five councillors will be elected from the Central ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Rangitīkei District Council election.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

Housing and planning

Local councils are responsible for land use planning under the Resource Management Act, which affects where and how new houses are constructed, as well as the design of cities and towns. In some areas, councils also provide housing to those who need it most.

  • Maintain the unique character the Rangitīkei has in housing.

    Resist any future developments which create high density housing development in Rangitīkei.

  • Encourage urban development by rezoning to increase the availability of land for new builds, thereby increasing rates revenue.

    Ensure council housing is the top priority for council investment.

  • I sat on the spatial planning committee looking out to Rangitīkei 2050, its near completion. Vital reference if planning is centralised.

    Encourage subdivision in the right places. Population growth will make rates affordable, attract smart talent and enable district to thrive.

    Upgrade our main streets so can be proud and want to congregate there. Attract new business so district can prosper.

  • Advocate for greater efficiency throughout consent and building processes.

    Understand and seek solutions for sub-standard and unhealthy living environments for tamariki and their whānau.

    Support current and advocate for future community spaces for children, young people, families and our elderly.

  • Maintain the unique character the Rangitīkei has in housing.

    Resist any future developments which create high density housing development in Rangitīkei.

  • Encourage urban development by rezoning to increase the availability of land for new builds, thereby increasing rates revenue.

    Ensure council housing is the top priority for council investment.

  • I sat on the spatial planning committee looking out to Rangitīkei 2050, its near completion. Vital reference if planning is centralised.

    Encourage subdivision in the right places. Population growth will make rates affordable, attract smart talent and enable district to thrive.

    Upgrade our main streets so can be proud and want to congregate there. Attract new business so district can prosper.

  • Advocate for greater efficiency throughout consent and building processes.

    Understand and seek solutions for sub-standard and unhealthy living environments for tamariki and their whānau.

    Support current and advocate for future community spaces for children, young people, families and our elderly.