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Ruapehu District Council - Latest News [Page 2]

Ohura Flood Response On-Going With People Needing Assistance Urged To Come Forward

Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 7:48 pm | Ruapehu District Council

Road access into Ohura remains restricted to emergency services and local residents. More >>

Strong Turnout At Ōhura Community Meeting Supports Flood Recovery Efforts

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 7:40 pm | Ruapehu District Council

Council and partner agencies will continue to work closely with the community to address these needs as recovery efforts progress. More >>

ŌHura Flood Recovery: Support Ongoing As Clean-Up Efforts Continue

Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 12:58 pm | Ruapehu District Council

At this stage, 49 homes have been identified as impacted by floodwaters. This number is expected to increase as more residents come forward seeking assistance. More >>

Flood Recovery Efforts On Going In Ōhura And Across Ruapehu District

Monday, 20 April 2026, 3:14 pm | Ruapehu District Council

Roading crews are working urgently to restore access, with five digger crews currently deployed to clear slips and reopen roads to at least one lane. More >>

Ōhura Flooding – Community Encouraged To Reach Out If Needed

Monday, 20 April 2026, 2:55 pm | Ruapehu District Council

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton is encouraging residents and farmers to come forward and share what support they need. More >>

Update 4: Travellers Ignoring Flood Road Closures Creating Problems For Themselves & Responders

Sunday, 19 April 2026, 3:13 pm | Ruapehu District Council

Travellers are being warned not to attempt to bypass closures and to wait for official updates. More >>

New Citizens Sworn-In At Mangamingi Marae In Raetihi

Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 10:13 am | Ruapehu District Council

The new citizens, originally from Germany, Northern Ireland, Namibia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Uruguay, and the United Kingdom, were joined by family and friends for the occasion. More >>

Mayor Says Loss Of Combined Route 25 Hospital Shuttle Service A “Kick In The Guts” For Affected Communities

Thursday, 9 April 2026, 4:00 pm | Ruapehu District Council

A key strength of the Route 25 service is its ability to provide a same day return trip which the InterCity service doesn’t offer. More >>

Appointments Strengthen Arts Advisory Group Connection To Creative Community

Tuesday, 7 April 2026, 11:18 am | Ruapehu District Council

Council representative John Chapman said both artists bring a wealth of experience, strong community ties, and a passion for supporting local creatives. More >>

Hard Choices Ahead As Council Maintains 9% Rates Commitment

Thursday, 12 March 2026, 3:24 pm | Ruapehu District Council

Chief Executive Clive Manley said maintaining the 9% average increase over the past three years has been extremely challenging, with Council facing rising costs, reduced Government funding support, and significant local government reforms. More >>

Ruapehu And Whanganui Agree Affordability Commitments Central To Foundations Of New Water Organisation

Thursday, 26 February 2026, 4:59 pm | Ruapehu District Council

The Water Services Delivery Plan forecasts increases of around 92% over a ten-year period and that has understandably created anxiety in our communities, Mayor Kirton said. More >>

Ruapehu Mayor Welcomes $3.5m Investment In Tongariro National Park Restoration

Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:39 pm | Ruapehu District Council

The funding will significantly support the implementation of Maunga Ora, the recovery and restoration plan developed by local hapū Ngāti Hikairo ki Tongariro and help restore the mauri of this sacred landscape. More >>

Council Approves Funding To Deliver Long-Awaited Ohakune Gateway Signs

Friday, 20 February 2026, 2:53 pm | Ruapehu District Council

The gateway project was first proposed at a public consultation meeting over Labour Weekend 2020. The design of the signs was then subject to further consultation over Labour Weekend 2022. More >>

Council Establishes Mayor’s Art Advisory Group To Champion Local Creative Sector

Thursday, 19 February 2026, 9:18 am | Ruapehu District Council

The Advisory Group will provide a practical vehicle for artists and art supporters to work alongside Council on low-cost, high-impact initiatives that strengthen the arts across Ruapehu. More >>

Busy Start To The New Year For Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre

Thursday, 12 February 2026, 11:53 am | Ruapehu District Council

Every item diverted, rehomed, or shared makes a real difference – and January showed just how powerful that collective effort can be. More >>

Mayor Welcomes Progress On Chateau But Urges Government To Fully Commit To Restoration

Monday, 9 February 2026, 1:53 pm | Ruapehu District Council

Restoration of the Chateau would be a major win demonstrating leadership in heritage protection, effective partnership with iwi, while unlocking regional economic growth and employment.” More >>

Council Maintains Low Risk Building Consent Authority Accreditation

Friday, 19 December 2025, 1:33 pm | Ruapehu District Council

The assessment, conducted on behalf of the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE), ensures that councils meet rigorous standards to deliver trusted, legally compliant building control services. More >>

Weather Events Leave Ruapehu With Multi-Million-Dollar, Multi-Year Works Programme For Local Roads

Thursday, 18 December 2025, 3:11 pm | Ruapehu District Council

Ruapehu District Council Land Transport Manager Jodeci Waru-Savage said the three events caused estimated damages of between $10 to $14 million across around 1,000 sites throughout the district. More >>

Community Reminded To Dispose Of Chemicals Safely After Incident At Taumarunui Transfer Station

Friday, 5 December 2025, 3:22 pm | Ruapehu District Council

The Fire Brigade’s Hazardous Materials unit attended the scene and safely collected and contained the substance in a sealed container. More >>

Raetihi Water Treatment Plant Struck By Lightning - Operations Remain Secure

Wednesday, 3 December 2025, 4:44 pm | Ruapehu District Council

The plant, which is situated on a hill overlooking the Raetihi township, remained fully operational, sustaining only minor damage to some instrumentation. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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