Rangitikei District Council Public Review Notice

Rangitikei District Council Public Review Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE
Proposed Public Evidence Review / Community Enquiry into Rangitikei District Council
Notice is hereby given that a public evidence review is proposed in relation to matters
concerning Rangitikei District Council.

The purpose of the review is to gather information, receive public submissions, examine
relevant Council decisions and processes, and prepare a factual report with
recommendations for further action where appropriate.

This review is intended to provide residents, ratepayers, affected parties, elected
members, staff, former staff, community organisations, and other interested persons
with an opportunity to place relevant information on record.

Purpose of the review
The proposed review will seek to:
– Establish a clear factual timeline of the matters under concern.
– Review whether Council processes, decisions, communications, consultation, and
governance practices were fair, transparent, lawful, and in the public interest.
– Identify any issues relating to accountability, financial management, conflicts of
interest, public consultation, information disclosure, or decision-making.
– Receive evidence from members of the public and affected parties.
– Prepare recommendations aimed at improving governance, transparency, and public
confidence.

Important clarification
This is a proposed community-led public evidence review. It is not an official public
inquiry established by the Governor-General or by Ministers under the Inquiries Act
2013 unless and until such formal authority is granted.
The review will therefore proceed as an evidence-gathering and accountability process,
using public submissions, available records, official information requests, and
community testimony.

Public submissions invited
Members of the public are invited to provide information, documents, written
statements, timelines, correspondence, photographs, meeting records, or any other
material they consider relevant.

Submissions may relate to:
– Council decisions or processes.
– Public consultation or lack of consultation.
– Governance or conduct concerns.
– Financial, rating, procurement, contract, or spending matters.
– Conflicts of interest or transparency concerns.
– Impacts on residents, ratepayers, landowners, businesses, community groups, staff, or
former staff.
– Any other matter relevant to public confidence in Rangitikei District Council.

Confidentiality
Submitters may request that their name or identifying details be kept confidential.
Confidentiality requests will be considered carefully, particularly where submitters are
concerned about privacy, employment, retaliation, or personal safety.

Proposed process
The review will:
1. Confirm the terms of reference.
2. Receive public submissions and supporting documents.
3. Review relevant Council records, public documents, meeting minutes, policies, and
correspondence.
4. Conduct interviews or hearings where appropriate.
5. Prepare a factual summary and recommendations.
6. Release a final report or public summary, subject to privacy and legal considerations.

Call for information
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to make contact and provide a written
submission.
Submissions should include:
– Your name and contact details.
– Whether you are submitting as an individual, organisation, ratepayer, resident, staff
member, former staff member, business, or affected party.
– A clear description of the matter you wish to raise.
– Dates, names, documents, decisions, or events where known.
– Copies of any supporting evidence.
– Whether confidentiality is requested.

Contact for submissions
Email: [email protected]
Postal address: P.O. Box 265 Queenstown
Closing date for initial submissions: To be advised

Proposed outcome
The review is intended to produce a clear public record of the issues raised, the evidence
available, and any recommended next steps. These may include requests for further
information, referral to appropriate oversight bodies, governance recommendations,
legal review, or a request for a formal inquiry if justified by the evidence.
Issued by:
Isayso.net
24 July 2026