Itemise the 36 major projects personally overseen by Mayor Andy Watson
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From: Sheila Allen
Dear Rangitikei District Council,
On the 25th of January 2026 the Whanganui Chronicle published an article titled "Decision-making power slipping away from councils, Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson tells Rātana" In this article Mayor Andy Watson claims mayors were being loaded with additional governance responsibilities without adequate support, while already juggling dozens of projects.
He said he was personally overseeing 36 major projects."
Please provide a list, itemising each of these 36 major projects which must include a brief description/scope, cost and estimated completion date for each project.
Yours faithfully,
Sheila Allen
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Rangitikei District Council
Good morning Sheila,
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| Aleisha Rasmussen |Customer Experience Officer |
| 46 High Street, Private Bag 1102, Marton 4741 | www.rangitikei.govt.nz |
| P 06 327 0099 or 0800 422 522
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Rangitikei District Council
Kia ora Sheila,
I am writing to acknowledge receipt of your information request dated 9
February 2026 in relation to the 36 major projects personally overseen by
Mayor Andy Watson. Your request will be considered under the provisions
of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987.
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Ngā mihi,
|LGOIMA Officer|
| 46 High Street, Private Bag 1102, Marton 4741 |
| P 06 327 0099 | [1]www.rangitikei.govt.nz |
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