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.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Support the good work the Rangitīkei District Council is doing with recreation and culture policies.

  • Top of council's mind must always be the quality of life we generate for our people as they live and work here.

    Invest in continuously improving sports and recreation facilities by seeking sponsorship for investment from corporate donors.

  • Encourage Better Business Cases analysis for Marton Civic Centre and Taihape Town Hall. Need fit for purpose, future proofed facilities.

    Continue to work with consultants to produce parks, open spaces and sport facilities strategy. Volunteers and sourcing outside funding is important.

    Implement tight timeframes on buildings that need earthquake strengthening.

  • Advocate for public facilities to be more readily accessible to our whole community creating a more attractive district to raise family.

    Support a diverse range of community events, festivals to celebrate the diversity and cross-section of the Rangitīkei.

    Ensure buildings are maintained, and social impact decisions are made for our current community and the interest of future generations.

  • Support the good work the Rangitīkei District Council is doing with recreation and culture policies.

  • Top of council's mind must always be the quality of life we generate for our people as they live and work here.

    Invest in continuously improving sports and recreation facilities by seeking sponsorship for investment from corporate donors.

  • Encourage Better Business Cases analysis for Marton Civic Centre and Taihape Town Hall. Need fit for purpose, future proofed facilities.

    Continue to work with consultants to produce parks, open spaces and sport facilities strategy. Volunteers and sourcing outside funding is important.

    Implement tight timeframes on buildings that need earthquake strengthening.

  • Advocate for public facilities to be more readily accessible to our whole community creating a more attractive district to raise family.

    Support a diverse range of community events, festivals to celebrate the diversity and cross-section of the Rangitīkei.

    Ensure buildings are maintained, and social impact decisions are made for our current community and the interest of future generations.