Manawatū District Council

Manawatū District Council Official page for Manawatū District Council. Nau mai, haere mai, welcome to the official page for Manawatū District Council.

We're a large District and the aim of this page is to create an online space for our community to connect. We share news and events that happening here, whilst also providing updates from Council and other relevant news to our residents. If you have a query about a Council service, please feel free to message us and someone will respond to you ASAP. If you need information urgently, you can call o

ur Contact Centre on 06 323 0000, which operates 24/7, 365 days a year.

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♻️ Funding Recipient: Ruahine Manchester Kindergarten Waste Not Want Not funding recipient, Ruahine Manchester Kinderga...
15/06/2026

♻️ Funding Recipient: Ruahine Manchester Kindergarten

Waste Not Want Not funding recipient, Ruahine Manchester Kindergarten made great strides towards reducing lunchbox waste by making their own yoghurt.

The initiative saw tamariki get hands-on in the kitchen, preparing yoghurt, developing their cooking skills, and bringing plenty of smiles to their faces.

The project was embraced by both children and their whānau, with positive feedback and some whānau even starting to make their own yoghurt at home.

As a result, the kindergarten reduced its rubbish by a whole wheelie bin for collection. How’s that for a reward for the kindergarten and the planet! Not to mention the delicious reward for the children.

📸 Indie Stickle enjoy their yoghurt (2024) and whānau's comments about the initiative (2023)

Do you have an initiative that is similar? The Waste Not Want Not fund might be perfect for you! Learn more and apply for the fund before 30 June: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/services/community-funding/waste-not-want-not-fund

Reminder: Otamakapua Rural Water Scheme Information Session TomorrowInterested in learning more about the proposed Otama...
14/06/2026

Reminder: Otamakapua Rural Water Scheme Information Session Tomorrow

Interested in learning more about the proposed Otamakapua Rural Water Scheme?

Join us tomorrow at the Rangatira Golf Club to hear about the proposed scheme, how it could improve long-term water reliability for participating farms, and what it may mean for your property.

📍 Rangatira Golf Course
📅 Tuesday 16 June
🕒 5pm

Come along to ask questions, hear from project representatives, and learn more about the next steps.

Can't make it? A second information session will be held at Āpiti Hall on Monday 29 June.

Find out more or RSVP here: https://www.mdc.govt.nz/projects-and-news/otamakapua-rural-water-scheme

Temporary closure – Menzies Ford Reserve 💧🌳 Please be advised that Menzies Ford Reserve (130 Colyton Road, Feilding) wil...
12/06/2026

Temporary closure – Menzies Ford Reserve 💧🌳

Please be advised that Menzies Ford Reserve (130 Colyton Road, Feilding) will be temporarily closed from:

📆 From Monday 15 June for approximately two weeks

Horizons Regional Council will be completing river management and maintenance along that section of the Oroua River.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

12/06/2026

This Sunday evening, you'll receive a test Emergency Mobile Alert 📱⚠️

This is all part of NZ Civil Defence's annual nationwide test of the system, to make sure it's working as it should.

🕕 The alert will be sent on Sunday 14 June between 6-7pm.

🔇 You can mute the sound of the alert by pressing the volume button on the side of your phone.

❗ If you have a hidden phone for your personal safety, or if the sound affects your physical or mental health in any way, turn off any devices with a SIM connection between 6-7pm on Sunday, or put them into flight mode.

Check out NZ Civil Defence's post below for more information 👇

You! Yes, you! 🫵 Take a minute this weekend and have your say. 💬Over the past couple weeks, we've heard from communities...
11/06/2026

You! Yes, you! 🫵 Take a minute this weekend and have your say. 💬

Over the past couple weeks, we've heard from communities across the District about local government reform and possible amalgamation.

Whether you support change, oppose it, or are still making up your mind, we want to hear from you.

Learn more and make your submission before Thursday 18 June: https://makeyourmark.manawatudc.govt.nz/localgovernmentreform

Because, the conversation starts with you.

Picking up fresh produce, coffee, or a sweet treat from the Feilding Farmers' Market tomorrow?While you're there, stop b...
11/06/2026

Picking up fresh produce, coffee, or a sweet treat from the Feilding Farmers' Market tomorrow?

While you're there, stop by and say hello. 👋

We'll have information, fact sheets, submission forms, and Elected Members ready to answer your questions about local government reform and what it could mean for Manawatū District.

Come for the market. Stay for the conversation.

📍 Feilding Farmers' Market

The conversation starts with you.

https://makeyourmark.manawatudc.govt.nz/localgovernmentreform

🎤 MDC's Event Fund is accepting applications until Tuesday 30 June. In addition, the following funding rounds are accept...
10/06/2026

🎤 MDC's Event Fund is accepting applications until Tuesday 30 June.

In addition, the following funding rounds are accepting applications:

♻️ Waste Not Want Not Fund (closes 30 June)
🚴‍♂️ Representative Fund (Opens mid-June)

Refer to each fund’s eligibility criteria, prepare your documents, and make the most of these funding opportunities!

Learn more about the funding opportunities: www.mdc.govt.nz/threefundsjune2026

Rescheduled - Temporary closure of Rangiotū Road 🛣️Rangiotū Road will be closed between SH56 and Main Drain Road from:📆 ...
10/06/2026

Rescheduled - Temporary closure of Rangiotū Road 🛣️

Rangiotū Road will be closed between SH56 and Main Drain Road from:

📆 Thursday 11 June - Friday 12 June
🕘 9:00am – 3:00pm

Council contractors will be repairing the road's approaches at the Oroua River Bridge.

Detours will be in place during the closure period. For commuters who use Rangiotū Road, please plan for additional travel time.

We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding with the rescheduling of this road closure.

Thank you for your paw-some support, Manawatū! 🐾💗As Council’s Animal Control team manages the increased interest in thei...
10/06/2026

Thank you for your paw-some support, Manawatū! 🐾💗

As Council’s Animal Control team manages the increased interest in their dog adoption programme, the kindness of our community continues to shine through for our furry friends.

📢 The team would like to say a massive thank you to the generous donors across the Manawatū District!

Donations such as food, blankets, toys and support with foster care make a real difference, helping keep animals comfortable and entertained during their time in the animal shelter.

A special shout-out to PAWS Animal Shelter,NZ. and SPCA Manawatū for their incredible support recently, generously donating dog clothing, collars and food.

You’re paw-sitively amazing! Your kindness is off the leash, and we’re fur-ever grateful 🐶

Add this to your calendar! 📅The Youth Market is back! This year, it's having a change of scenery and will be hosted at T...
09/06/2026

Add this to your calendar! 📅

The Youth Market is back! This year, it's having a change of scenery and will be hosted at Te Āhuru Mōwai (64 Stafford Street Feilding).

Come along and support Manawatū's young entrepreneurs selling their creations. From art, jewellery, handmade crafts, clothing, to baked goods and more.

📅 Saturday 18 July 2026
🕙 10:00am - 1:00pm
💵 Cash only
🔗 Event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EqKPH4pqH/

Interested in being a stall holder? We would love to hear from you! Please follow this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/53w4hjdr

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135 Manchester Street
Feilding
4743

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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