News
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Volunteers wanted for new look 'dump shop'
NewsCouncil is seeking volunteers to help operate the revitalised 'dump shop' at the Taumarunui Transfer Station.
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Desludging maintenance at Taumarunui WWTP
NewsDesludging maintenance at the Taumarunui Wastewater Treatment Plant will use massive bio-bags to turn the sludge to soil.
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Council offices and libraries now open.
NewsAll Council offices and libraries are now open as per their normal business hours.
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Regional event funding approved
NewsRuapehu, Waikato, Rotorua and Taupō have been approved $3.75 million for regional events by Tourism Minister Stuart Nash.
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Raetihi Community Hub
NewsThe Steering Grp for the Raetihi Community Hub is excited to get community engagement underway again after a COVID enforced delay.
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Wall plantings taken down
NewsCouncil is removing the wall plants from the Central Park in Taumarunui while investigation of irrigation & planter issues is undertaken.
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Maori Wards poll requirements
NewsAnyone seeking a poll on Maori Wards must submit a valid petition to Council before 5pm on Mon 22 Feb 2021.
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Council happy with Mardi Gras waste diversion
NewsA commitment to sustainability saw over 80% of Mardi Gras' rubbish diverted from landfill and into recycling.
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Trade & Vocational Event
NewsThe Trade and Vocational Event at Taumarunui High School helped students meet with over 23 prospective employers & training opportunities.
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'No Scan - No Service'
NewsMayor Cameron is asking Ohakune businesses to ensure that customers have recorded their visit before serving them this Mardi Gras weekend.
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Maori Wards for 2022?
NewsCouncil is seeking to introduce Maori Wards for the 2022 Local Body elections.
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Food waste collection starts well.
NewsThe start of kerbside food waste collection is off to a great start with high levels of support from local communities.
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Young litter champ shows the way!
News6 year old Eva-Sophia collected a bag of litter from the Taumarunui Domain area & an eco-reusable cup from Council for her efforts.
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QV 2020 Rating Valuations
NewsDemand for residential housing has been buoyant across all Ruapehu townships with 50-60% price increases overall.
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WWCB by-election result.
NewsLocal Ohakune business owner Janelle Hinch has been elected on to the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board.
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Ben Goddard QSM
NewsCouncil is mourning the sudden loss of councillor Ben Goddard QSM.
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Youth Council Spatial Plan Workshop
NewsYouth Ambassadors have taken part in a workshop on Ruapehu's draft Spatial Plan that will be consulted on in next year's LTP.
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Jobs delivered at pace
News$1.33m in Govt funding for redeploying people displaced by COVID-19 has enabled Council to put 25 people into local roading related work.
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OMR Cycle Trail Funding still alive.
NewsMBIE is working to have Ministers approve OMR Mangawhero Cycle Trail funding before Govt is dissolved for the election.
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$7.78m for Ruapehu housing
NewsCouncil is celebrating the announcement of $7.78m in grant funding from Govt. for social and affordable housing construction in Ruapehu.
