News
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1 in 4 don't expect a disaster to happen!
NewsThe new Civil Defence public education programme focuses more on the impact of a natural disaster rather than the hazard itself.
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LGNZ Excellence Programme
NewsRuapehu has been selected as one of the 21 Foundation Councils to take part in the Local Government NZ Excellence Programme.
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Pre-election workshops well supported
NewsCouncil's pre-election workshops for potential candidates in the October elections for Council or Community Boards have been well supported.
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Youth Council recognised by Ministry
NewsRuapehu Youth Council has been awarded a $5,000 Ministry grant and is also looking for four more Youth Ambassadors for Waimarino-Waiouru.
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NZ first for visitor services
NewsRuapehu's i-SITE network and DoC are trialing a NZ first by putting an official i-SITE into the DoC Centre in Whakapapa Village at Mt Ruapehu.
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Kerbside rubbish bag audit
NewsCouncil has sorted through the contents of over 100 Taumarunui kerb rubbish bags to gain a better insight into what people are sending to landfill.
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After-hours WIFI back on in Raetihi
NewsThe community agreed hours of 5.00am to 10.30pm for free WIFI to be provided by the Raetihi library starts Wednesday 1 June.
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Warm Your Whare Ruapehu
NewsHouseholds wanting to be considered for free or subsidised home insulation need to get their application in to Council before Friday 10th June.
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Raetihi WIFI and security cameras
NewsRaetihi residents, Council, WWCB, the Police and Raethi Promotions have agreed a way forward for township WIFI and security cameras.
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Rate Rebate applications wanted
NewsRatepayers who may be eligible for a rate rebate and who haven't yet applied are urged to contact Council before the 30 June deadline.
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Raetihi water restrictions lifted
NewsWater restrictions for Raetihi which have been in place since 29 December 2015 can finally be lifted with the arrival of more seasonal rainfall.
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Coffee cart operator wanted
NewsCouncil is seeking Expressions of Interest from coffee cart operators to set-up by the popular reserve area and public toilet in Waiouru on SH1.
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Raetihi community meeting
NewsA community meeting is being held in the Raetihi Primary school hall on Tue 24 May at 5.30pm to discuss WIFI and security cameras - ALL WELCOME.
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Ruapehu backs Vote2016 campaign
NewsRuapehu is supporting the LGNZ Vote2016 campaign aimed at increasing voter participation and encouraging more people to stand for election.
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Pre-election workshops for candidates
NewsPre-election workshops are aimed at ensuring candidates go into the election with their 'eyes open' for what being an elected member involves.
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NZOM for local tourism leader
NewsCouncil has congratulated local tourism leader Kathy Guy for her NZOM award and thanked her for her services to the Ruapehu visitor industry.
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Taumarunui revitalisation accelerates
NewsCouncil is seeking concept plans for developing the old library site through to the railway clock along Hakiaha St and the top end of Manuaute St.
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Response to Raetihi issues discussed at WWCB
NewsPlans to return free 24/7 WIFI to the Raetihi library and Council's response to community issues were discussed at the WWCB meeting.
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Taumarunui train clock gets upgrade
NewsThe popular train themed clock on Taumarunui's main street is getting an upgrade including a clean and new internal workings.
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King Tawhiao sign comes down
NewsAfter a quarter century of welcoming people to Taumarunui the old King Tawhiao sign on SH4 has come down to make way for a new one.
