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.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

Jobs and economy

Many councils help support local business and economic development. Some promote tourism in their area, or provide business support services and grants.

  • Celebrate our strong industries and educational establishments by actively promoting them to attract more participation and investment.

    Improve youth training opportunities by working with local and regional providers to maximize access to training.

  • Continue the implementation of the destination management plan so we can attract more visitors and source outside funding.

    Use local service where can. Enable a progressive business environment where business is sustainable, prosperous and thriving.

    Attract new business and encourage development of existing so people, including youth can stay here to work. Attract talent to live here.

  • Work to promote the Rangitīkei District as a special place to live and work.

  • Support local business to grow as we build attractive centres for the district and grow our population in turn.

    Advocate for working across sector with iwi, wider government and community to increase and highlight employment opportunities.

    Encourage the ongoing improvements and development of community facilities and resources to increase tourism and the culture of Rangitīkei.

  • Celebrate our strong industries and educational establishments by actively promoting them to attract more participation and investment.

    Improve youth training opportunities by working with local and regional providers to maximize access to training.

  • Continue the implementation of the destination management plan so we can attract more visitors and source outside funding.

    Use local service where can. Enable a progressive business environment where business is sustainable, prosperous and thriving.

    Attract new business and encourage development of existing so people, including youth can stay here to work. Attract talent to live here.

  • Work to promote the Rangitīkei District as a special place to live and work.

  • Support local business to grow as we build attractive centres for the district and grow our population in turn.

    Advocate for working across sector with iwi, wider government and community to increase and highlight employment opportunities.

    Encourage the ongoing improvements and development of community facilities and resources to increase tourism and the culture of Rangitīkei.