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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Improving communication between the council and the public.

  • Re-enact "talking tables" to capture pavement opinions, hope and dreams on a pedestrian level.

    Support 'Te Roopu Ahi Kaa' – iwi voice for the Rangitīkei – with its valuable advice to council.

    Increase councillor's remuneration to reflect their role in advocating people's voice, that effects community life experience.

  • Improving communication between the council and the public.

  • Re-enact "talking tables" to capture pavement opinions, hope and dreams on a pedestrian level.

    Support 'Te Roopu Ahi Kaa' – iwi voice for the Rangitīkei – with its valuable advice to council.

    Increase councillor's remuneration to reflect their role in advocating people's voice, that effects community life experience.