News
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Funding in support of 3 waters reform welcomed
NewsCouncil 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 3 waters reforms
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Water demand key to preventing boil water notices in Ohakune
NewsThe 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.
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Golf Rd water mains arrive for October start date
NewsCouncil has taken delivery of the first shipment of replacement water mains for the breakage prone Golf Rd main.
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3 waters reform announcement welcomed
NewsMayor Cameron said that he welcomed Govts 3 waters reform announcement which should benefit councils with small rating bases like Ruapehu.
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Reuse shop off to a flying start
NewsThe opening of the Reuse Shop at the Taumarunui Transfer Station got off to a flying start over the weekend.
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$200 plumbing offer to help stem Ohakune water losses
NewsCouncil is offering to pay up to $200 to fix leaks and drips at Ohakune households and businesses to help reduce water losses from the drinking water network which are around 720,000 litres per day.
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Rate Rebate applications close 30 June
NewsCouncil is hoping to see a surge in Rate Rebate applications for the 2020/21 rating year before the cut-off on 30 June.
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Future Taumarunui Workshop, Huia St Chambers, 5.30pm Tue 8 June
NewsCouncil is hoping for a large turnout from a wide cross-section of the community at its 'Plan for the Future of Taumarunui' workshop next Tuesday (Huia St Chambers, 5.30pm Tue 8 June)
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Shortages impact toilet project
NewsConstraints on building materials and skilled labour due to high demand and COVID19 have delayed the Taumarunui public toilet refurbishment.
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Funding rural bridges
NewsMangateitei Rd rail over-bridge highlights infrastructure funding challenges in support of rural economy
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Live streaming lifts engagement
NewsCouncil is happy with the engagement on the Long Term Plan and Representation Review with live streaming of hui proving popular.
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Safety concerns over Waimarino rail over-bridges
NewsSafety concerns over the Ruapehu Rd and Mangateitei Rd rail over-bridges is seeing new restrictions and compliance cameras being installed.
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BBB rating for Council
NewsCouncil has achieved an independent CouncilMARK assessment rating of BBB confirming we are doing a lot of things really well.
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Have your say from Fri 26 March.
News3 waters (drinking, storm and waste) reform and debt, housing, township revitalisation, Maori co-governance, rating changes to name but a few...
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2020 Citizen of the Year Awards
NewsMark Fredericks and Sally Lashmar of Owhango, and Major Patrick Hibbs (retired) of Motuoapa are Ruapehu's 2020 Citizens of the Year.
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Ruapehu is at ALERT LEVEL 2 until Sun 7 March
NewsRuapehu district is at Alert Level 2. Council offices and services are fully operational but with LEVEL 2 protocols.
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New Youth Ambassadors wanted!
NewsRuapehu's award winning Youth Council is seeking young people aged from 12-24 years to become Councillors for 2021.
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Building consents now online
NewsApplying for a building consent in Ruapehu can now be done online making the process quicker and easier.
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Support for community to get through changes
NewsCouncil's focus for 2021 will include supporting Ruapehu communities to deal with developing challenges such as climate change.
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New chipper key to HCU operation
NewsCouncil's new chipper is key to ensuring the supply of enough chipped green and wood waste for the Hot Composting Unit (HCU).
