Andy Watson
Andy Watson is the Mayor of Rangitīkei District, New Zealand, who has been addressing ongoing water quality issues in Marton. With a commitment to improving the local water supply, he has highlighted the historical challenges faced by the community regarding water consistency and quality, particularly during dry summer months. Recently, Watson announced a temporary solution involving trucked water due to rising geosmin levels causing unpleasant taste and smell in the local water supply. He emphasized the importance of carefully implementing a new bore water source, which is expected to provide a more reliable and higher quality water supply for the town.
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Recent news mentions
Rangitīkei mayor Andy Watson said he had no hesitation in deciding the council should pay for the memorial.
Memorial unveiled for victims of Lake Alice child and adolescent unit
New Zealand· 2026-02-22
Andy Watson is the Mayor of Rangitīkei and has expressed concerns about the loss of decision-making power from local councils.
Decision-making power slipping away from councils, Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson tells RātanaNew Zealand· 2026-01-25
Andy Watson reported on a South Tyneside family's warning about a crypto scam that cost an elderly man £3,000.
South Tyneside family's warning as crypto scam cost man £3,000
United Kingdom· 2025-11-26
Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson will receive $138,375, up about 6.46% from $129,977.
Councillor salaries jump by up to 30.5% in Whanganui, Ruapehu and RangitīkeiNew Zealand· 2025-11-09
Rangitīkei Mayor Andy Watson commented on the negative impact of building costs on the vibrancy of main streets.
Earthquake-prone building rules needed tweaking, but let’s not forget why they are there in the first place – EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-10-07
Watson has described the proposal to form a multi CCO as the most significant change in Rangitīkei council history.
Rangitīkei’s new CEO Carol Gordon tackles government reformsNew Zealand· 2025-03-14
Brigadier Andy Watson is commanding the British contribution to the Nato exercise.
British Army 'absolutely ready' if ordered to deploy to UkraineUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-18
Rangitīkei District Council Mayor Andy Watson emphasised water issues weren’t new for Marton.
Marton residents rely on trucked water amid taste and smell concernsNew Zealand· 2025-02-15