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Council decides on preliminary 'initial representation proposal'
NewsCouncil is proposing fewer councillors and more Community Boards with expanded responsibilities for future representation arrangements
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Council due to propose future representation arrangements
NewsThis August is set to be a significant month for local government in Ruapehu with Council due to decide on its 'initial representation proposal' at its meeting on the 25th.
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KC REAP funded to deliver Mayors Taskforce for Jobs programme
NewsKing Country REAP aims to place 50 young people into work or training over the next two years as part of the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) Community Recovery Programme.
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31 July dog registration penalty deadline
NewsDog owners still to register their dogs are urged to do so before the 31 July penalty deadline. Fri 30 July last business day for paying in person at a Council office.
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Funding in support of 3 waters reform welcomed
NewsCouncil has welcomed the $16.4m in Government support for Ruapehu announced today as part of the $2.5 billion package to support local government transition through 3 waters reforms
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Water demand key to preventing boil water notices in Ohakune
NewsThe increased demand for water from holiday visitors combining with bad weather on the horizon is raising the possibility of a potential boil water notice for Ohakune.
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Golf Rd water mains arrive for October start date
NewsCouncil has taken delivery of the first shipment of replacement water mains for the breakage prone Golf Rd main.
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3 waters reform announcement welcomed
NewsMayor Cameron said that he welcomed Govts 3 waters reform announcement which should benefit councils with small rating bases like Ruapehu.
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Reuse shop off to a flying start
NewsThe opening of the Reuse Shop at the Taumarunui Transfer Station got off to a flying start over the weekend.
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$200 plumbing offer to help stem Ohakune water losses
NewsCouncil is offering to pay up to $200 to fix leaks and drips at Ohakune households and businesses to help reduce water losses from the drinking water network which are around 720,000 litres per day.
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Rate Rebate applications close 30 June
NewsCouncil is hoping to see a surge in Rate Rebate applications for the 2020/21 rating year before the cut-off on 30 June.
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Future Taumarunui Workshop, Huia St Chambers, 5.30pm Tue 8 June
NewsCouncil is hoping for a large turnout from a wide cross-section of the community at its 'Plan for the Future of Taumarunui' workshop next Tuesday (Huia St Chambers, 5.30pm Tue 8 June)
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Shortages impact toilet project
NewsConstraints on building materials and skilled labour due to high demand and COVID19 have delayed the Taumarunui public toilet refurbishment.
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Funding rural bridges
NewsMangateitei Rd rail over-bridge highlights infrastructure funding challenges in support of rural economy
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Live streaming lifts engagement
NewsCouncil is happy with the engagement on the Long Term Plan and Representation Review with live streaming of hui proving popular.
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Safety concerns over Waimarino rail over-bridges
NewsSafety concerns over the Ruapehu Rd and Mangateitei Rd rail over-bridges is seeing new restrictions and compliance cameras being installed.
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BBB rating for Council
NewsCouncil has achieved an independent CouncilMARK assessment rating of BBB confirming we are doing a lot of things really well.
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Have your say from Fri 26 March.
News3 waters (drinking, storm and waste) reform and debt, housing, township revitalisation, Maori co-governance, rating changes to name but a few...
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2020 Citizen of the Year Awards
NewsMark Fredericks and Sally Lashmar of Owhango, and Major Patrick Hibbs (retired) of Motuoapa are Ruapehu's 2020 Citizens of the Year.
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Ruapehu is at ALERT LEVEL 2 until Sun 7 March
NewsRuapehu district is at Alert Level 2. Council offices and services are fully operational but with LEVEL 2 protocols.
