News
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Ruapehu isites rebranded as part of nationwide strategy
NewsThe Ohakune and Taumarunui isites are being rebranded as part of a nationwide rebranding and future network strategy aimed at enhancing visitor experiences across New Zealand.
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Raetihi SH4 recycling bins facing challenges
NewsCouncil is calling on the Raetihi community to help resolve challenges with the unmanned recycling station on SH4 which could place its future in jeopardy.
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Historic first official Council meeting on a Marae
NewsCouncil has conducted its first official meeting on a marae marking a significant step forward in its efforts to integrate the values and perspectives of Māori into its decision-making processes.
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Submissions open to Long Term Plan 2024/34
NewsConsultation on the Long Term Plan 2024/34 is now open until Sunday 12 May. Feedback is sought on the proposed work programme, financial changes and any other issues important to the submitter.
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Course supports Māori entrepreneurship
NewsCouncil has joined up with Thrive Whanganui to offer a two-day course on how to succeed as your own boss. Open to anyone with a business idea or already in business.
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Contractors testing and commissioning new water main
NewsTesting and commissioning of Taumarunui's new $2.8m, 4km ring water main is underway as part of final implementation process.
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Three-step plan to help prevent Totara Crescent flooding
NewsCouncil have developed a three-step plan to help prevent future flooding of the Totara Crescent in the Taumarunui suburb of Matapuna following heavy rainfall.
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New fast EV charger for Taumarunui
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has opened a new fast electric vehicle (EV) charger in the centre of Taumarunui in time for the busy summer season.
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Omaka Lodge - Five star Garden of National Significance
NewsThe Omaka Lodge gardens has been recognised by the New Zealand Gardens Trust receiving a Five star - Garden of National Significance rating.
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2023 Ruapehu Citizens of the Year Awards
NewsStuart Shaw of Taumarunui and Joseph Callaghan of Waiouru are Ruapehu’s 2023 Citizen of the Year Award recipients.
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Possibility for Stubbs family ambulance to be retired in Taumarunui
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has raised the question of whether the ambulance by the Stubbs family to St John can return to Taumarunui upon retirement from active service.
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Cultural immersion on the Whanganui River
NewsVisit Ruapehu hosted trade partners from Canada, Germany, France, Australia, and Aotearoa on a 3-day cultural journey on the Whanganui River.
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New rating valuations on the way for Ruapehu
NewsRuapehu property owners will soon receive new three-yearly rating valuations in the post undertaken by by independent valuers Quotable Value (QV) on behalf of Council.
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Land transport river valley hui underway again
NewsFollowing a COVID19 enforced break Council's land transport team have resumed the 'river valley meeting' programme to help enable better roading investment decisions.
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Water main connection across Hakiaha St/SH4 to cause some disruption
NewsWork to dig an open trench across Hakiaha St/SH4 for a water main connection to Taupo Rd will cause some disruption to road users
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Free seminars on safeguarding against online scammers
NewsRuapehu Libraries online safety seminars delivered with the support of Adrian Leineweber from PC Solutions and the Police aim to empower people to protect themselves from scammers.
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Quick action wanted on carbon farming from new Government
NewsRural communities are looking to the new Government to take quick action to address the threats posed to productive farmland and their way of life from mass carbon farming conversions.
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Great result for September engagement and Wellbeing Fund applications
NewsCouncil is happy with the level of feedback to the LTP priority issues, Smoke Free Policy, school speed limit reduction proposals and applications to the Wellbeing Fund.
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NZ Geographic Board consulting on National Park name change
NewsConsultation by the NZ Geographic Board on altering the name of National Park to Waimarino and National Park Station to Waimarino Railway Station opens 7 November.
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Resource Recovery Centre supports pathways to employment programme
NewsTen volunteers from the Conservation Work Skills programme are gaining work skills and experience at the Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre.
