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Memorial Unveiled To 1923 Ongarue Rail Disaster
Tuesday, 11 July 2023, 11:40 am | Ruapehu District Council
Over two hundred people from around New Zealand attended the unveiling of the Ongarue Railway Disaster Memorial on Saturday (8 July 2023). <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2307/68cb6f50378f567e5246.jpeg" width="720" height="513"> The disaster holds significant ... More >>
End In Sight For Hakiaha St Watermain Outages
Monday, 10 July 2023, 5:28 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The end is in sight for Hakiaha St water outages from the old breakage prone 450mm watermain with work scheduled to start this week on its replacement. A new welded 180mm PVC watermain will be installed in stages using directional drilling equipment. ... More >>
Council Welcomes Changes To Freedom Camping Rules
Friday, 30 June 2023, 4:21 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Executive Manager Regulatory and Customer Services Warrick Zander said that Council's compliance arm was pleased to see changes to freedom camping rules which bring increased flexibility to safeguarding the environment and upholding the welfare ... More >>
Ohakune Mountain Road Tree Maintenance Addresses Safety Risks Posed By Dead, Dying And Leaning Trees
Wednesday, 28 June 2023, 2:46 pm | Ruapehu District Council
In response to safety concerns regarding standing dead, dying, and leaning trees along the Ohakune Mountain Road, a comprehensive inspection and tree maintenance project has been successfully carried out. Executive Manager Infrastructure Vini ... More >>
Celebrating Two Years Of Success: Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre Marks Milestone Achievements
Tuesday, 27 June 2023, 10:02 am | Ruapehu District Council
The Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre is celebrating its two-year anniversary marking a significant milestone in the journey towards a sustainable and zero-waste future for Ruapehu. Resource recovery and the opening of Reuse Shops at Ruapehu Transfer ... More >>
Ruapehu Mayor Applauds Government's $5 Million Support For Ruapehu 2023 Ski Season
Monday, 26 June 2023, 9:56 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton said he warmly welcomes the announcement that the Government will provide up to $5 million to the liquidators of Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) to ensure the mountain’s 2023 ski season can go ahead. “This decision marks a significant ... More >>
Chateau Tongariro Recognised For Its Enduring Architecture
Tuesday, 20 June 2023, 6:35 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Weston Kirton was in New Plymouth last Friday (16 June 23) to accept an Enduring Architecture Award from the Western Branch of the New Zealand Institute of Architects on behalf of the Chateau Tongariro Hotel. The enduring architecture award celebrates ... More >>
Library Survey To Inform Ten-year Project Priorities
Friday, 2 June 2023, 11:38 am | Ruapehu District Council
Community librarian Fiona Thomas is encouraging everyone to complete the library survey and help shape the future direction of Ruapehu’s library services over the next decade. "It is crucial for as many people as possible to participate in ... More >>
Council And Ngāti Rangi Celebrate Historic Relationship Agreement
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 11:54 am | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu District Council and Ngāti Rangi are celebrating the signing of a Relationship Agreement establishing a framework for a cooperative and collaborative future. Mayor Weston Kirton said the signing of the Relationship Agreement marks a new chapter ... More >>
Ruapehu District Council To Use District Plan To Help Manage Carbon Farming
Thursday, 25 May 2023, 2:12 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Council is looking at how the existing District Plan forestry planting restrictions may be used to help mitigate against the adverse effects of carbon farming. Chief Executive Clive Manley said that while offering environmental benefits, how carbon ... More >>
Mayor Kirton Seeks Increased Involvement Of Rangatahi
Wednesday, 10 May 2023, 6:22 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Weston Kirton and Council management met with senior students from Taumarunui High School over morning tea this morning to discuss opportunities for rangatahi with the Council. Mayor Kirton said that Council was committed to engaging with young ... More >>
Carbon Farming Threatens Viability Of Rural Communities
Friday, 5 May 2023, 7:14 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton has called for immediate government action to address the threats posed by carbon farming to productive farmland and rural communities. "In regions that are seeing a rapid pace of carbon farm conversions rural communities ... More >>
Mayoral Relief Fund Support For Cyclone Recovery & Local Tourism
Monday, 6 March 2023, 4:07 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Council has committed $10,000 toward the Mayoral Relief Fund to aid Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts. Mayor Weston Kirton said that in deciding how to spend the money he wanted to do something to help people working at the forefront of the recovery. ... More >>
Council Developing Speed Management Plan For Local Roads
Thursday, 16 February 2023, 4:32 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Council has started the development of an inaugural Speed Management Plan for local roads under its control starting with consultation on reducing speed limits around schools and kura and associated townships. Executive Manager Infrastructure Vini ... More >>
Ruapehu District In Recovery From Cyclone Gabrielle Other Regions Facing Long Recovery Period
Wednesday, 15 February 2023, 11:10 am | Ruapehu District Council
While Ruapehu District was spared the worst of Cyclone Gabrielle many of our neighbouring regions face a massive clean-up and repair list with a long recovery period ahead. Emergency Management Officer Andy Chambers said that Cyclone Gabrielle has left widespread ... More >>
Weather Watches & Warnings Lifted For Central Nth Is. Inc. Ruapehu District - Please Remain Vigilant
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 12:19 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Metservice has lifted all severe weather watches and warnings for the Central North Island including Ruapehu district. Emergency Management Officer Andy Chambers said that that impacts from Cyclone Gabrielle are however still being felt across the ... More >>
No Significant Issues Overnight From Cyclone Gabrielle Strong Wind Warning Still In Effect
Tuesday, 14 February 2023, 9:11 am | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Civil Defence are stating that there no significant issues have been reported from around the district from the impacts of Cyclone Gabrielle overnight. Emergency Management Officer Andy Chambers said that a strong wind warning was still in effect ... More >>
Ruapehu Civil Defence Watching And On Stand-by
Monday, 13 February 2023, 3:01 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Civil Defence is on stand-by watching the development of Cyclone Gabrielle and its impacts on local communities closely. Local Civil Defence Controller Clive Manley said that an Incident Control Point has been established at Ruapehu Civil ... More >>
Inflation Causing Challenges For Rates Affordability
Thursday, 9 February 2023, 11:46 am | Ruapehu District Council
The current inflationary environment is challenging Council in its efforts to keep the average rate increase and fees and charges as low as possible for the up-coming 2023/24 rating year. Mayor Weston Kirton said that with the Consumer Price Index ... More >>
New Scenic Packages Bring People To Taumarunui
Wednesday, 16 November 2022, 2:08 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Two new rail-based tourism packages will see the Northern Explorer regularly stop at Taumarunui and help bring more visitors into the Ruapehu region. Great Journeys New Zealand is offering 10 short break packages and multi-day tours, which include ... More >>
