News
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Waste Management & Minimisation Plan adopted
NewsCouncil has adopted its new Waste Management & Minimisation Plan that will see major changes to solid waste management in Ruapehu.
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Zero waste workshops
NewsFollowing on from the hugely popular beeswax wrap workshops Council is running a series on practical zero waste actions for the home.
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Disappointment at skate bowl graffiti
NewsThe Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board has expressed their disappointment at the recent graffiti vandalism of the Ohakune skate bowl.
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Visit Ruapehu Forum a success.
NewsPeople attending the Visit Ruapehu Forum heard about the current strength of the visitor sector and the importance of working together.
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M2S Rider Survey
NewsRiders on the Mountains to Sea Cycle Trail this summer are being asked to take part in a survey to help improve the overall Trail experience.
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Ohura by-election opens.
NewsA strong turnout is hoped for in the Ohura by-election. Voters who haven't received their voting papers by Fri 16 Nov should contact Council.
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Sustaining Success in our Visitor Economy.
NewsA special Forum as part of the Visit Ruapehu AGM on Mon 19 Nov will look at the performance of the visitor sector over the past year.
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Travel assistance for youth sport teams.
NewsThe Sport NZ Rural Travel Fund provides grant funding to youth sport teams to attend regular local sport competitions.
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Pride of Place Fund opens.
NewsCommunity groups in need of financial support to help with smaller scale township enhancement projects should apply for Pride of Place Funding.
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Temp bus shelters in place.
NewsRoad works contractors having completed installation of the temporary bus bay and shelters outside the Taumarunui Railway Station.
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Waste Plan step closer.
NewsCouncillors and Community Board members have workshopped the draft Waste Management and Minimisation Plan scheduled for adoption in Nov.
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Rural road network.
NewsAdverse weather, logging activity and skill shortages made maintaining levels of service on rural roads challenging this past winter.
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Bee seeds to be won.
NewsEnter the draw to win one of 50 packets of bee friendly wildflower seeds.
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Food premises grade certificates
NewsThe first Grade Certificates for food premises have been issued. Council is planning to have all qualifying businesses assessed by November.
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Kaimanawa Horse statue proposal
NewsKaimanawa Heritage Horses are seeking public support for a bronze horse statue in Waiouru at the Thu 4 Oct WWCB meeting.
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Help us help you.
NewsCouncil is hoping for constructive feedback from a wide cross-section of Ruapehu communities to its latest Level of Service Survey.
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Blazing Helpers help Cherry Grove
NewsTaumarunui's very own Student Volunteer Army the Blazing Helpers' from Room 8 at Taumarunui Primary are helping keep Cherry Grove beautiful.
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Amenity lighting ideas wanted
NewsThe Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board is seeking ideas for how amenity lighting could be used in Raetihi and Ohakune.
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Winter ski campaign success.
NewsConsecutive winter marketing campaigns have delivered strong growth in both domestic and Australian visitor spending.
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Hospital Hill bypass
NewsContingency plans underway while NZTA works as quickly as possible to have the bypass from Hekeawai Drive to SH4 upgrade completed.