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Ruapehu District Council - Latest News [Page 1]
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 >>
Ruapehu District Council Invests In Understanding Future Local Government Options
Friday, 15 May 2026, 1:52 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The funding will allow Council to investigate possible partnership and boundary options, assess the advantages and disadvantages of each, and support an informed conversation before any amalgamation proposal is put to Government. More >>
Mayor Discusses Rates, Roads And Future Services With Federated Farmers
Friday, 8 May 2026, 10:56 am | Ruapehu District Council
“While many councils had rates increases of 15–20 percent in recent years, Ruapehu District Council had committed to an average increase of 9 percent over the first three years of its Long-Term Plan,” he said. More >>
Mayor Welcomes Government Support For Ōhura Flood Recovery
Friday, 1 May 2026, 1:52 pm | Ruapehu District Council
“The Mayoral Relief Fund allows us to respond quickly to urgent needs and support families as they clean up, repair, and rebuild. This contribution strengthens our ability to do that.” More >>
Mayor Attends Chinese Embassy Visit To King Country Pet Food
Thursday, 30 April 2026, 9:59 am | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton said it was a privilege to meet with senior Chinese Embassy representatives and to support King Country Pet Food. More >>
Ōhura State Of Emergency Lifted As Focus Shifts To Recovery
Sunday, 26 April 2026, 2:58 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Council and partner agencies remain committed to supporting Ōhura through the recovery phase and will continue to provide updates as work progresses. More >>
Mayoral Relief Fund Established For Ōhura Area Flood Recovery
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 7:20 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton said it was critically important for residents to come forward and complete a needs assessment so support can be targeted effectively from the appropriate agencies. More >>
