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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 >>
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 >>
