Rangitīkei District Council

Northern 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). Two councillors will be elected from the Northern 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.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change poses a huge challenge for communities as more frequent extreme weather events require us to rethink how we live and where. Local authorities are at the forefront of efforts to respond, with responsibilities for environmental planning and regulation, as well as civil defence. Many councils have plans to reduce emissions in their area and are working to help their communities adapt to a warming world.

  • Seek realistic and pragmatic targets for the effects of any policy decisions aimed at greenhouse gas emissions.

    Improve infrastructure and methods to cope with adverse weather conditions as part of ongoing maintenance maximising economic efficiency.

    Support and maintain links with local groups assessing their capabilities and offering improvements and guidelines as necessary.

  • Educate to enable community buy in.

    Balance initiatives with future aspirational outcomes and existing commercial reality.

    Support local initiatives to address current effects.

  • Seek realistic and pragmatic targets for the effects of any policy decisions aimed at greenhouse gas emissions.

    Improve infrastructure and methods to cope with adverse weather conditions as part of ongoing maintenance maximising economic efficiency.

    Support and maintain links with local groups assessing their capabilities and offering improvements and guidelines as necessary.

  • Educate to enable community buy in.

    Balance initiatives with future aspirational outcomes and existing commercial reality.

    Support local initiatives to address current effects.