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Key Milestone with Delivery of Owhango WTP Containers
NewsThe delivery of two containerised units for Owhango’s state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plant (WTP) marks a significant milestone in the $4.2 million project.
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Taumarunui Commemorates Armistice Day with Ceremony of Remembrance
NewsTaumarunui RSA, Mayor Weston Kirton, and members of the public gathered in Mansons Gardens yesterday to mark Armistice Day with a Ceremony of Remembrance at 11am.
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End of Boil Water Notices for Owhango with New Water Treatment Plant
NewsThe installation of a new containerised Water Treatment Plant in Owhango will mean a more secure, resilient water supply for the community with no boil water notices during heavy rain events.
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Mayor Kirton calls on Govt to complete Mountains to Sea network
NewsFollowing the opening of the first stage of Te Ara Mangawhero Mayor Weston Kirton is calling on Government to fund completion of the Mountains to Sea Great Ride network for economic resilience.
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Call to Support Vital Work of Animal Control Team
NewsCouncil is calling on the community to respect the very difficult and important job Animal Control Officers perform in working to keep the community safe.
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First Marae Citizenship Ceremony in Ruapehu
NewsMaungārongo Marae in Ohakune of the tribe Ngāti Tui-ō-nuku of Ngāti Rangi has hosted the first citizenship ceremony to be held on a marae in the Ruapehu District.
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Taumarunui Celebrates Art Centre Rebranding
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has celebrated the rebranding of the Ruapehu Community Arts Centre to the Taumarunui Arts Centre to reflect how the historic building now serves the community.
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Waimarino and Whakapapa Fire Brigades recognise volunteers
NewsMayor Weston Kirton attended the Waimarino and Whakapapa Fire Brigades honour ceremony where their volunteer members were recognised for their service.
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Mayor in schools programme
NewsMayor Weston Kirton visited the small rural Kakatahi School on the Ruapehu-Whanganui border last week as part of his commitment to visiting schools around the district.
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Council considering future water services delivery
NewsCouncil is considering how it wants to deliver future water services under the requirements of the coalition government's Local Water Done Well (LWDW) model.
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Resource Recovery Centre diverts record 13.3 tonnes
NewsThe Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre is celebrating diverting a record 13.3 tonnes of material from ending up in landfill over September.
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Successful and resilient regions the key to a wealthier New Zealand
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has been interviewed by TNVZ reporter John Campbell on the challenges facing Ruapehu and Council’s plan to inspire hope for the future.
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Raksha Bandhan ceremony celebrates unity and cultural harmony
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has taken part in a Raksha Bandhan ceremony with the Hindu Elders Foundation in celebration of unity and cultural harmony
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Civil Defence exercise tests systems and personnel
NewsCouncil staff have conducted a successful Civil Defence training exercise based around a severe weather event designed to test emergency response systems and personnel.
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Deep disappointed at decision to drop EOI process on Chateau Tongariro
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has expressed deep disappointment at DoC's announcement they are to scrap the Chateau EOI process and is urging people to sign the petition to save the historic building.
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WPI closure confirmation devastating blow
NewsConfirmation that Winstone Pulp International (WPI) will be closing is a devastating blow to Ruapehu; Council is now focused on worker and community support
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Government urged to align energy policy with vision for export growth
NewsMayor Weston Kirton is urging the government to ensure that New Zealand’s energy policy is aligned with the country’s ambitions for international investment and export growth.
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Council votes to retain Māori ward for 2025 local elections
NewsCouncil has unanimously voted to retain its Māori Ward and three Māori Ward seats meaning there will be a binding poll at the upcoming October 2025 local body elections.
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Passing of Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero Te Tuawhitu
NewsWith profound sadness, Ruapehu District Council acknowledges the passing of Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero Te Tuawhitu.
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Call for broader community feedback on proposed Raetihi multi-use hub.
NewsPeople providing feedback on the proposed Raetihi multi-use community hub are asked to look past the cost at this stage and focus on other important aspects of the project.
