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.

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.

  • Streamline and standardise council requirements for building and zoning to attract more investment and population to the area.

  • Embrace community initiatives to build, buy and improve homes/housing/holdings with total good will.

    Review district plans to capture community needs and aspirations.

    Upgrade, uplift and advance current social housing, and look to expand council enablement in this area.

  • Streamline and standardise council requirements for building and zoning to attract more investment and population to the area.

  • Embrace community initiatives to build, buy and improve homes/housing/holdings with total good will.

    Review district plans to capture community needs and aspirations.

    Upgrade, uplift and advance current social housing, and look to expand council enablement in this area.