News
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Inflation causing challenges for rates affordability
NewsHigh inflation is challenging Council in its efforts to keep rate increases and fees and charges as low as possible for the up-coming 2023/24 rating year.
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Chateau Tongariro Hotel to close from Sun 5 Feb
NewsThe announcement that the Chateau Tongariro Hotel will close is a significant blow to Ruapehu and regional tourism.
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Auckland Anniversary weekend weather event 28-29 Jan
NewsRuapehu Civil Defence and contractors have been busy over the weekend checking on communities and infrastructure.
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Bell Rd water main renewal ready for New Year
NewsGood progress has been made on renewal of Taumarunui's underground water infrastructure this year. The new Bell Rd water main will be installed in January.
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Staffing issues impact isite shop hours
NewsRuapehu isites are needing to reduce shop opening hours due to to a combination of staff shortages and sickness notably caused by the resurgence of COVID19.
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2022 Ruapehu Citizen of the Year Award
NewsDavid Wiari of Raetihi and Gary Jacobs of Taumarunui are Ruapehu’s 2022 Citizen of Year Award recipients for their significant, voluntary community work over many years.
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Improved footpath ramps for Taumarunui CBD
NewsCentral Taumarunui footpath ramps are getting an upgrade thanks to funding from the Climate Emergency Response Fund Transport Choices programme.
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Additional funding for RAL a huge relief
NewsThe announcement Govt is providing an additional $6m in funding to Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) is a huge relief to local communities and wider region.
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Taumarunui celebrates return to main trunk line
NewsTaumarunui celebrated its return as a scheduled stop for the Northern Explorer on Sunday (4 Dec) to service new scenic tourism packages.
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New responsible cat owner rules from 1 Dec
NewsAll Ruapehu cats older than six months will now need to be de-sexed, microchipped and on registered following Council's recent bylaw review.
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New drinking water sampling stations
NewsNew water collection stations on township drinking water networks are enhancing the ability to undertake increased sampling and quality control monitoring.
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Closure of Ohakune courthouse shortsighted
NewsCouncil is putting in a strong submission against the closure of the Ohakune courthouse which hinders the access to equitable justice and adversely affects community wellbeing.
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Rail over-bridge replacement underway
NewsWork on replacing the aging one-lane Ruapehu Rd rail over-bridge by Ohakune is due to start followed by the Mangateitei Rd bridge by Rangataua.
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TMP veranda repairs underway
NewsInsurance have confirmed they will cover the truck damaged TMP Fashions veranda on Taumarunui's main street allowing repair work to get underway.
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New Council sworn-in at powerful ceremony
NewsThe introduction of Māori Wards saw an emotionally powerful swearing-in ceremony for the elected members to Ruapehu District Council.
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Apology and work plan for Manson's Gardens following Azalea cutting
NewsOpen spaces contractor Recreational Services has recognised the distress caused by their cutting back of Azalea bushes in Manson's Gardens and committed to a new approach.
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2022 Citizen of the Year Award nominations open
NewsNominations of volunteer stars for the Northern Ruapehu and Waimarino-Waiouru Citizen of the Year Awards are now open until Fri 21 Oct.
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Council to apply for $4.12m Tranche 1 'Better Off' Funding
NewsCouncil only including $540k Waimarino Social Housing upgrade in Tranche 1 application out of the 9 projects it sought feedback with the remaining $3.58m to be for new project fund.
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More options for getting voting papers in
NewsRuapehu businesses are supporting the drive to get people voting by having voting paper collection bins on their premises
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Works coordination key to minimising disruption and costs
NewsWaka Kotahi NZTA cannot apply the final smooth top driving surface to Hakiaha St until after the water main has been upgraded.
