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Ruapehu District Council - Latest News [Page 2]
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 >>
Council & Ngāti Hāua Uri Deepend Relationship To Improve Community Outcomes
Thursday, 23 May 2024, 3:13 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Kaikōrero and representative for Ngapuwaiwaha marae, Willy Huch extended a warm welcome to the management and staff of the Council and their professional services contractors, expressing gratitude for their attendance. More >>
Call To Spread The Word On Emergency Mobile Alert System Test
Wednesday, 1 May 2024, 2:26 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Emergency Mobile Alerts are geo-targeted, meaning recipients only receive alerts if the emergency affects their area. More >>
Call For Solutions To Problems Facing Raetihi's Unmanned Recycling Station
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 11:57 am | Ruapehu District Council
Executive Manager Infrastructure Vini Dutra said Council was seeking ideas and support from the community for a long-term, sustainable solution, that would address the site's challenges. More >>
Exciting Rebrand For Ruapehu iSITES As Part Of Nationwide Strategy
Tuesday, 30 April 2024, 9:54 am | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu's two isites in Ohakune and Taumarunui are being rebranded with new isite logos and colours as part of a nationwide rebranding and future network strategy aimed at enhancing visitor experiences across New Zealand. More >>
Historic First Official Council Meeting On A Marae
Wednesday, 24 April 2024, 2:55 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Hosted by Ngāti Manunui at Kakahi Marae elected members, staff, and members of the public were welcomed with a powhiri prior to the start of the official hui. More >>
New Fast EV Charger For Taumaunui
Friday, 22 December 2023, 6:51 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Weston Kirton opened a new fast electric vehicle (EV) charger on Hakiaha St in the centre of Taumarunui today. The fast EV charger was installed by The Lines Company (TLC) with funding from the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority ... More >>
Omaka Lodge - Five Star Garden Of National Significance
Wednesday, 20 December 2023, 9:36 am | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Weston Kirton has congratulated Omaka Lodge owner-hosts Christopher Riches and Scott Riches-McPherson for receiving a Five star - Garden of National Significance rating from the New Zealand Gardens Trust. Established by the Royal New Zealand Institute ... More >>
Quick Action Wanted On Carbon Farming From New Government
Wednesday, 18 October 2023, 8:16 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton said that he was hopeful that the new Government will introduce additional controls over carbon farming on top of the changes to the National Environmental Standards for Commercial Forestry (NES-CF) introduced by Labour. "In ... More >>
Call To Help Determine Priorities For Next Long Term Plan
Monday, 31 July 2023, 4:08 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Weston Kirton is calling on people to take part in a pre-engagement survey for next year's new ten-year Long Term Plan and help set Council's future direction and priorities for the 2024/34 period. "Balancing our ‘needs and wants’ ... More >>
