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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 >>
Ruapehu Snow Economy Back In Action
Friday, 25 July 2025, 10:59 am | Ruapehu District Council
“The snow industry is critical to our economy and regional tourism,” said Mayor Kirton. “It’s fantastic to see Whakapapa and Tūroa up and running again, but we must keep building on this success.” More >>
Mayor Welcomes Fund Raising Adventurers To Ruapehu
Thursday, 24 July 2025, 2:48 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Dubbed the Alpine Odyssey Aotearoa, the expedition sees the duo skiing, hiking, cycling, and sailing the length of the country through winter, all in support of vulnerable children and climate-affected communities. More >>
Owhango Celebrates Their New Water Treatment Plant
Wednesday, 16 July 2025, 2:03 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Executive Manager Infrastructure, Vini Dutra, said the event was a fantastic success and a reflection of the pride the community has in its new water supply system. More >>
Ruapehu And Whanganui To Form Joint Water Services Entity
Tuesday, 15 July 2025, 4:25 pm | Ruapehu District Council
RDC had voted to support the two-council WS-CCO model at its meeting on 9 July, with the decision contingent on WDC confirming its preference to partner with Ruapehu. That confirmation came today, with WDC elected members voting 8–5 in favour of ... More >>
Council Accepts Report Into Community Facilities Overspend And Commits To Enhanced Controls
Friday, 11 July 2025, 2:40 pm | Ruapehu District Council
A five-member team undertook an in-depth review, looking into operational decision-making, supplier management, contract cost escalation, and compliance to procurement policy. More >>
Ruapehu Networks Recovering From Overnight Storm
Friday, 4 July 2025, 11:37 am | Ruapehu District Council
Most affected roads are expected to reopen by mid-morning, although Raetihi-Pipiriki Road has sustained a major slip and will take longer to clear.” More >>
Visit Ruapehu To Manage Isites Following Successful Trail
Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 2:43 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Visit Ruapehu General Manager Jo Kennedy said that the joined-up approach strengthens how we can connect with visitors and support local tourism operators. More >>
Matariki Celebrated With Opening Of New Te Hangāruru Cycle Trail
Thursday, 19 June 2025, 3:40 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Starting near the iconic Smash Palace car wreckers in Horopito, the 9km southern section of Te Hangāruru links with the popular Old Coach Road trail, which in turn connects to the 11.4km Te Ara Mangawhero trail running between Ōhakune and Tūroa ... More >>
Council Fund Recognised At National Local Government Awards
Monday, 16 June 2025, 8:02 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Chief Executive Clive Manley said Council staff were proud to see the Fund recognised by their sector peers as a leading approach to local placemaking. More >>
