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Ruapehu Calls On Government To Maintain Its Stated 'Partnership-based' Approach With Councils
Thursday, 4 November 2021, 8:57 am | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu District Council said that they are still wanting to receive a response to their questions and concerns around 3 waters reform sent to Minister Mahuta on the 23 September, and a commitment that the 'better off-not worse off' financial ... More >>
Community Working Together To Drive Vaccination Uptake
Friday, 29 October 2021, 4:55 pm | Ruapehu District Council
With almost half of all eligible people in Taumarunui still to get their second COVID-19 shot local iwi and community organisations are working together to get everyone possible fully vaccinated. Representatives from local iwi, healthcare, education, ... More >>
Ruapehu Welcomes End To Uncertainty Around 3 Waters Reform
Wednesday, 27 October 2021, 4:06 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Don Cameron said that Ruapehu welcomed the certainty that Government's announcement that participation in reform of the 3 waters sector would be mandatory for all councils provides. “Now that Government has taken the need for consultation on the reforms ... More >>
No Reports Of Damage Or Other Issues From Weak Earthquake
Friday, 22 October 2021, 11:28 am | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu Civil Defence says that no reports of damage or other issues have been reported from the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that was centered to the south-west of Taumarunui. GNS science reported the earthquake at a depth of 210km and shaking as weak. Ruapehu ... More >>
Ministry Of Health Adds Taumarunui To Wastewater Testing
Thursday, 21 October 2021, 4:03 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Medical Officer of Health Waikato, Dr Richard Vipond has requested Council to start testing wastewater from the Hikumutu Wastewater Treatment Plant in Taumarunui for COVID-19. Council Environmental Manager Stuart Watson said although there is currently ... More >>
High Community Interest In Water Reforms
Friday, 15 October 2021, 11:01 am | Ruapehu District Council
There was a lot of interest in the first of two public hui on the government’s proposed reforms to the 3 waters (drinking, storm, waste) held in Taumarunui this week with a second scheduled for Raetihi at the Baptist Church Hall next Wednesday ... More >>
Men arrested in Ohakune for breaching Auckland Lockdown
Friday, 17 September 2021, 11:40 am | Ruapehu District Council
Three men from Auckland were arrested in Ohakune yesterday after travelling to Turoa Ski Field. More >>
Next Stage Of Taumarunui Water Infrastructure Upgrade Underw
Wednesday, 15 September 2021, 11:54 am | Ruapehu District Council
The next major stage of Taumarunui's water infrastructure upgrade has started this week with work on the relining of the wastewater and storm water mains along Hakiaha St getting underway. More >>
Council Services At Alert Level 2
Tuesday, 7 September 2021, 4:04 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Council offices and libraries will reopen on Thursday 9 September to allow for deep cleaning tomorrow (Wed 8 Sept) before staff and the public come back into the buildings. Mayor Don Cameron said that while the move to Alert Level 2 and its additional freedoms ... More >>
Call To Remain Disciplined And Buy Local Safely At Level 3
Monday, 30 August 2021, 5:59 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Don Cameron is welcoming Ruapehu moving to Alert Level 3 and the opportunity this provides for many businesses to recommence trading but is warning of the need to remain disciplined in adhering to the Level 3 rules. “While supporting local ... More >>
Council Recognises Ratepayer Concerns Around 3 Waters Reform
Friday, 27 August 2021, 9:35 am | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Don Cameron said that Council was very aware of the desire for more information from the community on 3 waters reform and the opportunity for people to have their say. "While there is information available on official websites such as threewaters.govt.nz ... More >>
Ruapehu EOC Up And Running Smoothly
Friday, 20 August 2021, 1:00 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu’s Emergency Operating Centre (EOC) is up and running smoothly benefiting from the experience from the Level 4 lockdown last year. All staff with the exception of EOC staff or staff required to work in the field are working from home. Chief ... More >>
Smaller Council And More Community Boards With Expanded Roles Proposed For Future Representation Arrangements
Thursday, 5 August 2021, 11:37 am | Ruapehu District Council
Council is proposing to reduce councillor numbers to eight plus the mayor made up of six general ward, and two Māori ward councillors, all elected at large, and have four Community Boards with four community representatives on each, all elected at ... More >>
Council Due To Propose Future Representation Arrangements
Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 4:06 pm | Ruapehu District Council
This August is set to be a significant month for local government in Ruapehu with Council due to decide on its 'initial representation proposal' at its meeting on the 25th. The 'initial representation proposal', which will be consulted on with ... More >>
King Country Reap Funded For Mayors Taskforce For Jobs Programme
Tuesday, 27 July 2021, 3:47 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu District Council and King Country REAP sign the agreement to deliver the Industry Partnerships, Skills for Industry - Mayors Task Force for Jobs Community Recovery Programme. L2R: Council CE Clive Manley, Hiraina Tarawa, Dianne Bunn and ... More >>
Ruapehu Welcomes Funding In Support Of 3 Waters Reform
Thursday, 15 July 2021, 4:17 pm | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Don Cameron has welcomed the $16.4m in Government support for Ruapehu announced today as part of the $2.5 billion package to support local government transition through the reforms to New Zealand’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater ... More >>
Reducing Water Demand Key To Avoiding Boil Water Notices
Thursday, 15 July 2021, 8:50 am | Ruapehu District Council
The increased demand for water from holiday visitors combining with bad weather on the horizon is raising the possibility of a potential boil water notice for Ohakune. Council is urgently asking everyone in the township to reduce their water usage and ... More >>
Ruapehu Welcomes Announcements On 3 Waters Reform
Friday, 2 July 2021, 8:39 am | Ruapehu District Council
Mayor Don Cameron said that Ruapehu welcomes central government's release of information on the reform of the 3 waters (drinking, storm and wastewater) sector. “Under the government's proposal water services will be delivered by one of four multi-regional ... More >>
Taumarunui Reuse Shop Off To A Flying Start
Tuesday, 29 June 2021, 9:14 am | Ruapehu District Council
The opening of the Reuse Shop at the Taumarunui Transfer Station/Resource Recovery Centre got off to a flying start over the weekend. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2106/8d43cc8118b7cd6f5b60.jpeg" width="720" height="405"> Rachel and Mark Adams were very ... More >>
$200 Plumbing Offer To Help Stem Ohakune Water Losses
Monday, 21 June 2021, 10:16 am | Ruapehu District Council
Council is offering to fix small leaks and drips for people on Ohakune's drinking water network in an effort to help stem the loss of some 720,000 litres (720m3 cubic meters) of water that typically goes missing every day. Environmental Manager Stuart ... More >>
