News
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Council approves EAP funding proposals
NewsAlthough all councillors voiced strong support for Visit Ruapehu there was extensive debate on their marketing budget and who should pay.
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Council supports new ultra-marathon
NewsA new ultra-marathon around Mt Ruapehu in April 2018 called the 'Ruapehu Ring of Fire' could become a signature-sporting event for the district.
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Strong support for local museum
NewsThere is strong local support for utilising unused space in the Taumarunui Railway Station for a museum.
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Rules designed to keep public spaces fun and safe
NewsCouncil will be out and about at reserves and sports grounds reminding people of the rules designed to ensure they are fun, safe places for everybody.
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Tourism Thought Leaders Workshop
NewsNational tourism experts have lent their experience and insights to the Ruapehu Regional Visitor Development Plan.
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PM opens Rangatira Chairlift & Snow Factory
NewsThe PM officially opened RAL's Rangatira Chairlift & Snow Factory at Whakapapa on Saturday part of a $100m 10 year investment programme.
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Final diesel money allocated
News3 projects will share the remaining project money from the Makotuku River diesel contamination fines.
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Taumarunui museum proposal
NewsA public meeting has been organised to discuss proposals for leasing unused space in the Taumarunui Railway Station for use as a museum.
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New i-SITE at National Army Museum
NewsThe new National Army Museum I-SITE supports Ruapehu tourism and Waiouru township development.
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V2 of Taumarunui Concept Plans
NewsWard Committee workshops version two of Taumarunui revitalisation plans
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Taupo use of Ruapehu images part of regional
NewsTaupo's use Ruapehu images to promote themselves is all part of regional tourism promotion and not something to worry about.
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Council happy with Annual Plan engagement levels
News154 formal submissions were received on the Annual Plan in addition to feedback from the public meetings and other sources such as social media.
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More bad weather forecast
NewsCouncil is urging people to 'Get Ready - Get Thru' with more bad weather forecast for Thursday and Friday this week (13-14 April)
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Regional Visitor Development Plan workshops
NewsA critical stage for the Ruapehu Regional Visitor Development Plan' starts this week with 3 visitor sector workshops.
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Annual Plan aims to maintain Ruapehu’s momentum
NewsMaintaining Ruapehu's momentum is the goal of Council's Annual Plan for the coming financial year (2017-18).
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Impact of HCVs on rural roads and bridges
NewsRDC feels a national solution is needed for funding for the damage that Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV) are causing to rural roads and bridges.
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Transport demand puts strain on road network
NewsIncreasing trucks numbers on Ruapehu's road network is putting pressure on the District's aging rural bridges and causing concerns for Council.
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National Park Ward townships revitalisation
NewsTownship revitalisation discussions well supported at National Park Community Board meeting. Same hoped for Waiouru.
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River walkway projects
NewsRiver Walkway and Cherry Grove users are asked to be mindful of safety while tree removal work takes place over next few weeks.
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Concept Plan feedback under consideration
NewsThe Ward Committee will be considering the public feedback on the Taumarunui revitalisation concept plans at their meeting on 23 February.
