News
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Ruapehu helps with Nelson fire response
NewsRuapehu Emergency Management Officer (EMO) Nick Watson has returned from two weeks helping out with the Nelson rural fire response.
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Park and Ride construction starts
NewsThe Park and Ride facility in N.Park will provide secure parking, transport connections and motor home and visitor services.
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Council elections in Oct.
NewsCouncil is encouraging people to start thinking about the elections in Oct and ensure they are enrolled to vote or if they want to stand for election.
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Roadside mowing stopped while fire danger high
NewsA halt on all roadside mowing will stay in place until the fire risk drops which isn't expected for another two to four weeks.
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Council considers Cossie Club tender.
NewsCouncil is hoping for a good turnout at a meeting on whether they should tender for the Cossie Club as an alternative to the Memorial Hall.
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Council targeting avg. 3.52% rate rise
NewsRuapehu ratepayers can expect an average 3.52% rate increase for the coming 2019/20 financial year - below the 3.86% LTP forecast.
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Council and rural sector share ideas
NewsLeaders in the farming sector have met with Council to share ideas and responses to collective issues and challenges.
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Waste Free Parenting
NewsFree, fun Waste Free Parenting workshops in Taumarunui (REAP 10am-12.30pm) and Ohakune (Te Pae Tata 6pm-8.30pm) on Thu 28 Feb.
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Summer resealing
NewsRuapehu's local resealing programme will see almost 23km of roads being resealed at 22 different sites over the summer road works season.
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2019 outlook for Ruapehu
NewsCouncil's focus for 2019 is on maintaining and building on the current momentum while working to mitigate up-coming challenges.
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Boomerang Bags
NewsHelp make reusable shopping bags from recycled material. Free, fun workshop St Paul's Hall, 8 Marae St, Tmn, Sat 16 Feb from 10.30am
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Taumarunui projects proceeding well
NewsThe landscaping phase of the Hakiaha St revitalisation starting in Feb 19 will see major visual and amenity improvements to the CBD area.
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2018 Citizen of the Year Awards
NewsJanet Hedges of Ohura and Geoff Anderson of Raetihi are the recipients of this year's Ruapehu Citizen of the Year Awards.
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Spring growth causing footpath hazards.
NewsCouncil is asking property owners to ensure their footpath boundaries are free from any overgrown vegetation that can cause hazard issues.
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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.
