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.

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 town hall and grandstand preservation if funding alternatives can be found to minimise economic effects on ratepayers.

    Work with outside funding agencies to increase participation in sporting and cultural activities.

  • Enable community initiatives that reflect their vision.

    Support existing social celebration with evolving cultural expression.

    Promote fabulous social facilities, indoors/outdoors NZ, upgrade sports facilities and create inclusive and safe, family spaces.

  • Support town hall and grandstand preservation if funding alternatives can be found to minimise economic effects on ratepayers.

    Work with outside funding agencies to increase participation in sporting and cultural activities.

  • Enable community initiatives that reflect their vision.

    Support existing social celebration with evolving cultural expression.

    Promote fabulous social facilities, indoors/outdoors NZ, upgrade sports facilities and create inclusive and safe, family spaces.