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.

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.

  • Demonstrate urban spaces provision in relation to land inventory and expansion and match streetscape design to current best design.

    Examine current processes seeking optimisation in quality and quantity of built residential environment.

    Identify land needs, impacts of supply and set out criteria land supply needs must meet to constrain impacts within desirable levels.

  • Actively inform ratepayers that the building code is a minimum standard.

    Empower council staff to guide ratepayers through the consenting process.

  • Demonstrate urban spaces provision in relation to land inventory and expansion and match streetscape design to current best design.

    Examine current processes seeking optimisation in quality and quantity of built residential environment.

    Identify land needs, impacts of supply and set out criteria land supply needs must meet to constrain impacts within desirable levels.

  • Actively inform ratepayers that the building code is a minimum standard.

    Empower council staff to guide ratepayers through the consenting process.