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Ruapehu Hospitality Providers Urged To Take Part In National Regulation Review
Monday, 3 November 2025, 1:51 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Council is encouraging all stakeholders to take part - whether you run a large restaurant, have a regular stall at a market, or occasional fundraising BBQ. More >>
Quiet Night For Ruapehu As Weather Impacts Ease
Tuesday, 28 October 2025, 9:30 am | Ruapehu District Council
The strong wind watch for southern Ruapehu has now been lifted, and the heavy rain watch over northern Ruapehu expired at 4.00am. More >>
Ruapehu Civil Defence On Standby Through Long Weekend
Thursday, 23 October 2025, 4:03 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Local Ruapehu Civil Defence is being supported by the Manawatū-Whanganui Civil Defence Emergency Management Group in Palmerston North, which has stepped up resourcing in its Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC). More >>
Ruapehu Flood Response Efforts Going Well – Recovery Planning & Support Underway
Tuesday, 21 October 2025, 5:00 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Requests for support are now around how we can provide more practical assistance such as with the clean-up efforts. More >>
Township Access Restored As Long-Term Recovery Planning Begins
Monday, 20 October 2025, 3:46 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Controller Clive Manley said reinstating reliable road access was the top priority for rural residents, particularly farmers whose livelihoods depend on dependable transport links. More >>
Ruapehu Civil Defence Focusing On Recovery Efforts
Friday, 17 October 2025, 11:40 am | Ruapehu District Council
Civil Defence Controller Clive Manley said that calls for welfare assistance have dropped off but we are continuing to provide support where required and are encouraging anyone in need of help to still call Council on 07 895 8188. More >>
Recovery Focus On Welfare And Road Network
Thursday, 16 October 2025, 4:32 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The flooding has meant that we have been unable to access a number of roads but as the water recedes checking on these roads, bridges and other infrastructure will be a priority. More >>
Ruapehu Transitions To Recovery Following Weather Event
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 5:38 pm | Ruapehu District Council
A flyover of the district organised by Regional Civil Defence headquarters in Palmerston North looked for any isolated communities, infrastructure damage, stranded cars or other issues. More >>
Ruapehu Reactivates EOC To Better Manage Weather Event Response
Wednesday, 15 October 2025, 12:41 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Controller Clive Manley said that today’s fine weather is a welcome break and allowing response crews to start the clean-up process. More >>
Weather Event Focus Shifts To Road Network Recovery
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 5:02 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The weather event has left behind a big clean-up on local roads and State Highways with multiple slips and blocked roads. More >>
Ruapehu Emergency Operations Centre Coordinating Response To Slips, Flooding, And Road Closures
Tuesday, 14 October 2025, 12:50 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The heavy rainfall that was forecast to mitigate yesterday evening has continued at a higher intensity than anticipated notably around the northern Ruapehu area. More >>
Ruapehu Mayor Welcomes Proposed Changes To Earthquake-Prone Building System And Implications For Chateau Restoration
Tuesday, 30 September 2025, 3:57 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Under the proposals, smaller buildings in towns with fewer than 10,000 residents would no longer require remediation or warning notices, though owners would still need to secure façades before removal from the register. More >>
Ruapehu Celebrates Successful Submission Of Chateau Petition To Parliament
Wednesday, 17 September 2025, 5:20 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton noted that the petition has brought forward credible investors with the expertise and financial capacity ready to undertake the full restoration of the Chateau and the revitalisation of Whakapapa Village. More >>
Chateau Petition To Be Handed To Parliament
Tuesday, 16 September 2025, 5:06 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton thanked everyone who signed, saying the response reflects the depth of public feeling for one of New Zealand’s most iconic heritage buildings and its importance to the national tourism economy. More >>
Council Offsets Overspend Without Extra Debt
Saturday, 6 September 2025, 1:30 pm | Ruapehu District Council
“These savings have offset higher costs in other areas such as water supply, community facility maintenance, and electricity, as well as higher depreciation costs due to the capitalisation of new assets,” Chief Executive Clive Manley said. More >>
Progress On Reinstating Access On Otunui South And Taringamotu Roads
Friday, 29 August 2025, 1:59 pm | Ruapehu District Council
“Although people may not have seen diggers on the ground, we have been working at pace with our contractors and NZTA Waka Kotahi on the best way to respond at each site.” More >>
Council Building Resilience Ahead Of Emergency Management Reforms
Monday, 25 August 2025, 1:33 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Chief Executive Clive Manley said findings from Government inquiries into recent severe weather events have driven significant legislative change with a new Emergency Management Bill set to replace the Civil Defence Emergency Management Act 2002. More >>
Ruapehu And Whanganui Adopt Joint Plan For Future Water Services
Wednesday, 13 August 2025, 5:02 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The adoption of the plan is the next step in central government’s Local Water Done Well reform process, aimed at addressing concerns about New Zealand’s water quality and water services’ infrastructure investment, while keeping decision-making over ... More >>
Ruapehu Mayor Champions Chateau With Air New Zealand CEO
Thursday, 31 July 2025, 9:16 am | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Kirton said Mr Foran discussed the critical role domestic tourism plays in Air New Zealand’s business and how destinations like Ruapehu are key to attracting both domestic and international visitors into the region. More >>
New Rate Rebate Application Initiative Success
Wednesday, 30 July 2025, 11:29 am | Ruapehu District Council
“We are very pleased with the early response, which shows that our efforts to make the process easier and encourage applications are working,” said Ms Austin. More >>
