Ruapehu District Council - Latest News [Page 1]
Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre Celebrates Record Diversion Month
Wednesday, 2 October 2024, 12:02 pm | Ruapehu District Council
"The record weight diversion was made up of 7,681 items that have found new homes, been reused, or repurposed for a wide range of projects, putting money back into people’s pockets and extending the life of valuable resources." More >>
Successful And Resilient Regions The Key To A Wealthier New Zealand
Tuesday, 1 October 2024, 7:01 pm | Ruapehu District Council
We’re witnessing the erosion of core industries that have sustained us for generations. Without strategic intervention, this ripple effect will be felt not just in Ruapehu but across the motu: Mayor Kirton More >>
Council Tests Civil Defence Response Systems Under Cyclone Simulation
Tuesday, 24 September 2024, 5:25 pm | Ruapehu District Council
These exercises not only ensure that our systems are tested but that our staff feel capable and confident to meet any challenge that comes our way," concluded Mr. Chambers. More >>
Deeply Disappointed At Decision To Drop EOI Process On Chateau Tongariro
Monday, 23 September 2024, 7:05 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The Chateau Tongariro Hotel represents a legacy of cultural significance, economic vitality, and tourism excellence that is vital to the identity and prosperity of Ruapehu and Aotearoa. More >>
WPI Closure A Devastating Blow To Ruapehu; Council Now Focused On Worker And Community Support
Monday, 16 September 2024, 2:18 am | Ruapehu District Council
The closure of Winstone Pulp International's mills will displace over 200 workers, prompting Ruapehu District Council to focus on community support and recovery efforts. More >>
Ruapehu Mayor Urges Government To Align Energy Policy With Vision For Export Growth
Monday, 16 September 2024, 1:54 am | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton echoed the Prime Minister’s sentiments saying that selling things to each other includes key inputs like electricity More >>
Ruapehu District Council Votes To Retain Māori Ward For 2025 Local Elections
Sunday, 15 September 2024, 11:07 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The outcome of this poll will not affect the 2025 elections but will be applied for the subsequent two terms, covering the 2028 and 2031 elections. More >>
Mayor Weston Kirton Commends Community For Coming Together In Support Of WPI And Its Workers
Friday, 13 September 2024, 10:51 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has expressed his heartfelt thanks to the Raetihi community and everyone who attended Tuesday night's (27 Aug 24) standing-room-only meeting to discuss the impending closure of the Winstone Pulp International (WPI) mills in ... More >>
Government Invites Central North Island Mayors To Work With WPI On Solution To Keep Mills Operating
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 4:05 pm | Ruapehu District Council
"The government has demonstrated its commitment by inviting us to collaborate with WPI and present a proposal outlining what it would take to keep the mills operating. We are now working with urgency on developing a solution to put to them. More >>
Urgent Government Action Required In Response To Winstone Pulp International Closure Announcement
Tuesday, 20 August 2024, 4:20 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton warns that this closure is only the 'tip of the iceberg,' with other New Zealand export manufacturers facing similar pressures from unsustainable energy costs. More >>
Ruapehu Mayor And MPs Highlight Importance Of MTFJ Programme For Local Youth
Thursday, 15 August 2024, 7:24 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) is not just about finding jobs; it’s about creating sustainable, long-term outcomes that benefit both our youth and the wider community. More >>
Council Enhances Tourism Operations Through Strategic Merger
Tuesday, 13 August 2024, 8:19 pm | Ruapehu District Council
This merger aims to provide a single point of contact for operator support, reducing confusion and improving communication within the local visitor sector. More >>
Critical Lifeline Needed For Winstone Pulp Mill Amidst Electricity Pricing Crisis
Tuesday, 6 August 2024, 4:33 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton has emphasised the urgent need to support the Winstone Pulp Mill near Ohakune, the largest employer in the Ruapehu District, amidst soaring electricity costs. More >>
Council To Hold Public Meetings On Future Of Māori Ward Seats
Friday, 2 August 2024, 11:03 am | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu District Council has reaffirmed its support for retaining its Māori wards but has yet to make a final formal decision on whether to keep or remove its three Māori ward seats before the 2025 local elections, as required by legislation. More >>
Ruapehu Celebrates Opening Of Central Plateau Emergency Management Centre
Friday, 19 July 2024, 2:14 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The state-of-the-art facility provides a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management for the Central Plateau area serving as a digitally enabled incident control point, training space, equipment store, and staging area for operations. More >>
Council Supports NZDF's Homes For Families Development In Waiouru
Tuesday, 16 July 2024, 7:30 am | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton and Council Chief Executive Clive Manley have met with senior NZ Defence Force (NZDF) personnel to discuss how Council can support their Homes for Families development plan at the Waiouru training base. More >>
Brazilian Exchange Students Farewelled With Gift Of Pounamu
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 10:55 am | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton thanked the students for choosing to come to Taumarunui and commented on their bravery in travelling to Aotearoa New Zealand so far away from their country to learn about our culture and way of life. More >>
Combined Grant Policy Aims To Lift Social And Environmental Wellbeing
Monday, 8 July 2024, 3:57 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The new Community Development and Pride of Place Fund will help Council to deliver on its community wellbeing aspirations by including social and environmental projects that benefit local communities. More >>
Ruapehu Mayor Urges Action To Save Chateau Tongariro Hotel
Monday, 24 June 2024, 7:27 pm | Ruapehu District Council
"Saving the Chateau Tongariro Hotel is not just about preserving its storied past; it's about ensuring a vibrant future where it continues to shine as a beacon of cultural heritage, tourism excellence, and community pride." More >>
Call For Resourcing And Empowerment Of First Responders In Revised CDEM Bill
Friday, 24 May 2024, 9:51 am | Ruapehu District Council
Resourcing and Empowering of Local Communities Critical for Effective Emergency Management More >>