News
-
Review of Easter Sunday shop trading rules.
NewsRuapehu shops will be able to decide for themselves whether to open on Easter Sunday if Draft Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy adopted.
-
New on-line payment options.
NewsCouncil has introduced new on-line credit or debit card payment options on its website. See 'Pay it' on the homepage.
-
Test - Sun 26 Nov 6pm-7pm
NewsA nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is on this Sunday 26 Nov (between 6pm and 7pm). Check your phone can receive alerts.
-
New date for Chamber of Commerce workshop.
NewsThe Ruapehu Chamber of Commerce workshop is now on Thu 7 Dec. Any business wanting more info plse call Peggy on 027 807 5305.
-
River representatives wanted.
NewsHorizons is seeking four community representatives for the Te Kōpuka nā Te Awa Tupua strategy group for the Whanganui River.
-
Raetihi revitalisation.
NewsCommunity groups involved in Raetihi revitalisation projects have held their 2nd hui on achieving better collaboration and communication.
-
Night time water outage in Raetihi.
NewsRaetihi will be without water for up to 6 hours from 12 midnight on Wed 15 Nov while a new reservoir treated water line is installed.
-
Wal recognised for community spirit.
NewsMr. Waata (Wal) Panui has been named as the recipient of Ruapehu's Northern Citizen of the Year Award for 2017.
-
New options for old library site.
NewsThe demolition of the old public library on Hakiaha St is scheduled to start on Tue 7 Nov and is expected to take around seven days to complete.
-
Southern pools open 9 Dec.
NewsRaetihi & Ohakune pools will open on Sat 9 Dec. A decision on the Taumarunui Pool for this summer will be made at Council's 25 Oct meeting.
-
Collaboration on environmental management.
NewsRuapehu and Horizons have signed an agreement to provide a faster local Compliance Officer response to environmental issues,
-
Projects underway.
NewsTaumarunui's makeover is in full swing with various projects underway or planned around the township inc. new perspex windows for the Grandstand.
-
New QV rating revaluations.
NewsResidential properties in Ruapehu's main townships averaged increases between 10% to 20% on Capital Values in new QV District Rating Revaluations.
-
Tourism sector support.
NewsA national conversation is underway on the financial support required for districts with small ratepayer bases sitting on large recreational assets.
-
Ruapehu Chamber of Commerce?
NewsMichael Barnett, CE of the Akld Chamber of Commerce is meeting Ruapehu business leaders to discuss the possibility for a local Chamber.
-
Historical items wanted.
NewsThe Taumarunui Museum Committee is looking for display items that help tell the story of the township through time from early history Maori to today.
-
Merrilyn George QSM.
NewsCouncil has acknowledged Ohakune teacher, quilt fibre artist and historian Merrilyn George QSM for her services to the community.
-
Fire safety.
NewsCouncil is promoting fire safety awareness following an ash fire at the N.Park Transfer Stn and in one of Council's flats in early August.
-
Advantages seen in collaboration.
NewsRaetihi community groups involved in township development have discussed how to achieve better collaboration and communication.
-
Future of pool up for discussion.
NewsCouncil has organised a community meeting on Wed 18 Oct - 5.30pm in the Taumarunui Cosmopolitan Club to discuss local pool facilities.