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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 >>
Plan Approval Sets Stage For Future Ruapehu-Whanganui Water Services
Monday, 24 November 2025, 7:26 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The Secretary for Local Government has also signalled an expectation that the WS-CCO will explore options for price harmonisation and potential future collaboration with other entities to access the benefits of scale and help address Ruapehu’s affordability ... More >>
Taumarunui–Ohura Community Board Sworn In For 2025–2028
Friday, 21 November 2025, 4:52 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Weston Kirton welcomed and congratulated all members on their election to the Board, saying he was confident they were each committed to doing their very best for the community. More >>
New Owhango–National Park Community Board Sworn In
Wednesday, 12 November 2025, 5:48 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Chairperson Peter Zimmer thanked everyone for their vote of support and that we had a community board that was “rearing to go” with no shortages of projects. More >>
Ruapehu District Council Supporting Response To Tongariro National Park Fire
Sunday, 9 November 2025, 2:18 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Civil Defence staff and Regional Civil Defence are operating from the Central Plateau Emergency Management Centre to better support any requests for assistance from frontline responders. More >>
Chateau Tongariro Petition Referred To A Minister For Response
Friday, 7 November 2025, 2:00 pm | Ruapehu District Council
The Parliamentary Petitions Committee has referred Council’s petition to Save the Chateau Tongariro Hotel to the Cabinet Office to determine an appropriate Minister for a response. The Minister’s response needs to be presented to the House by the ... More >>
Council Celebrates $10.8m Government Investment In Cycle Trail Network
Tuesday, 4 November 2025, 10:40 am | Ruapehu District Council
Economic studies suggest the completed Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono trail network could contribute up to $60 million annually to the regional economy and create over 400 jobs. More >>
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 >>
