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Council Pleased With Over 4,000 Responses To Services Review Surveys
Friday, 14 August 2026, 2:05 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The surveys asked people about service levels across 11 separate activity areas, and whether each should continue as is, be delivered differently, be reduced, or stop altogether, to help keep rates down. More >>
Ohakune Water Response Moving Into Recovery Mode
Thursday, 13 August 2026, 10:51 am | Ruapehu District Council
Controller Vini Dutra said the restart of the Water Treatment Plant and restoration of the water supply had gone well, with no significant issues since supply returned on Tuesday evening. More >>
Ohakune Water Supply Returning To Normal
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 12:22 pm | Ruapehu District Council
“I would like to thank Council staff, our water contractor Veolia, Ngāti Rangi and the volunteers for their tremendous efforts over the last few days, ” Mr Dutra said. More >>
Water Restored To Ohakune
Wednesday, 12 August 2026, 7:05 am | Ruapehu District Council
Residents and businesses are asked to continue conserving water while the reservoir refills. More >>
Another 24 Hours Needed To Restore Ohakune Water Supply Safely
Monday, 10 August 2026, 3:23 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Council had earlier been confident that water would be restored by 5pm today. However, further technical analysis found that repressurising the raw water pipeline too quickly could damage it and cause even longer delays. More >>
Ruapehu District Council Is Still Targeting For Ohakune’s Water Supply To Be Restored By 5pm Today.
Monday, 10 August 2026, 11:37 am | Ruapehu District Council
Restoring the supply has been complicated by sections of the raw water pipeline being buried and located in heavy bush, making valves difficult to find. More >>
Council Not Submitting Head Start Proposal But Commits To Ongoing Reform
Wednesday, 29 July 2026, 5:31 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The Government invited councils to submit proposals by 9 August for new unitary authority arrangements that would combine district and regional council functions into a single council. More >>
Council Art Initiative Showcases Local Talent
Monday, 27 July 2026, 1:08 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Weston Kirton said he was delighted to see Council providing opportunities for local artists and that it was fitting for James Cannon to be the first artist to exhibit under the new initiative. More >>
Community Invited To Help Shape The Future Of Council Services
Monday, 20 July 2026, 11:55 am | Ruapehu District Council
Residents can complete the surveys online at ruapehudc.govt.nz or pick up printed copies from their local Council office. More >>
Ruapehu District Council Has Adopted Its Annual Plan As It Considers Future Services
Friday, 26 June 2026, 10:53 am | Ruapehu District Council
Rates will fund 59% ($37.3m) of Council's costs for the year, with subsidies and grants covering 34% ($21.4m), fees and charges 6% ($4m), and other minor sources 1% ($700k). More >>
New Online Building Consent System To Improve Customer Experience
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 3:47 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Building Control Manager Darryn Cosford said the move to Datascape reflects Council's commitment to continually improving the way it delivers services to customers. More >>
Resource Recovery Centre Celebrates Five Years With Special Birthday Sale
Monday, 22 June 2026, 12:17 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre Manager Emily Jasmine said the milestone was an opportunity to thank staff, volunteers, and community whose support had made the Centre's success possible. More >>
Federation Model Could Deliver Efficiencies Without Losing Local Identity
Monday, 15 June 2026, 4:52 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton said early feedback from Ruapehu District Council's survey shows that affordability and retaining local voice and identity are the two issues of greatest importance to local communities. More >>
Mayor Encourages Community Feedback On Amalgamation Priorities
Monday, 8 June 2026, 5:40 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is encouraging residents to complete Council’s amalgamation survey before it closes at 9pm on Tuesday 16 June. The survey is part of Council’s work to better understand what matters most to Ruapehu communities and their priorities ... More >>
Community Asked To Help Protect Public Facilities
Wednesday, 3 June 2026, 2:01 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Public toilet facilities in Taumarunui, Waiouru, Raetihi, Para Para and Ohakune all suffered damage, including blocked sinks, broken cubicle doors, damaged toilet seats, hand dryers and soap dispensers, graffiti, and the theft of toilet paper. More >>
Ruapehu Residents Encouraged To Continue Having Their Say On Local Government Reform Options
Friday, 29 May 2026, 9:17 am | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton said that every option will have pros and cons which will come with trade-offs for local voice, representation, cost, and how closely decisions reflect local needs. More >>
Ratepayers Urged To Check Their Rate Rebate Eligibility Before 30 June
Monday, 25 May 2026, 4:27 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Council encourages any ratepayers who think they may qualify to get in touch and check their eligibility. More >>
Mayor Kirton Continues Fight To Retain Route 25 Mixed-Use Bus Service
Monday, 25 May 2026, 2:37 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton said that while he strongly supports efforts to improve the health shuttle service, he also believes eliminating the public transport function was not the only response to concerns that could have been addressed in other ways. More >>
Risk And Assurance Committee Accepts Findings Of Overspend Investigation Reports
Wednesday, 20 May 2026, 4:46 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Weston Kirton said Council acted quickly once the overspend was identified to investigate what had occurred and put corrective measures in place. More >>
Mayor Encourages Community Attendance At Local Government Reform Meetings
Tuesday, 19 May 2026, 8:15 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The first meeting will be held in Ohakune this Wednesday 20 May at 5pm in the Council Chambers on Ayr Street. The second meeting will be held in Taumarunui next Tuesday 26 May at 5pm in the Miriama Hall (Cosmopolitan Club) on Miriama Street. More >>
