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.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

Environment

Local governments play a central role in protecting the environment, reducing waste and safeguarding biodiversity. The worsening state of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers is a major challenge for local councils, which work with regional councils in the management of water resources in their area.

  • Contribute to and promote biodiverse plant growth and pest control so the natural world contributes to a quality natural environment.

    Lead by example using waste-minimising operational processes and regulate and promote the same for private enterprise.

    Monitor and defend rainwater flows from damage to environment and water quality, including water purity.

  • Ensure council does its fair share of pest management.

  • Contribute to and promote biodiverse plant growth and pest control so the natural world contributes to a quality natural environment.

    Lead by example using waste-minimising operational processes and regulate and promote the same for private enterprise.

    Monitor and defend rainwater flows from damage to environment and water quality, including water purity.

  • Ensure council does its fair share of pest management.