News
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Ruapehu business development
NewsThe CE's of the Akld and Manawatu Chambers of Commerce took part in discussions around the potential for setting-up a Ruapehu chapter.
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New NZ citizens
NewsNew Zealand welcomed six new citizens at a ceremony in Council Chambers today.
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Survey aims to improve M2S experience.
NewsTourism operators are being asked to encourage riders on the Mountains to Sea Cycle Way to do an online survey to help improve the experience.
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New Food Act workshops
NewsDue to demand Council is running workshops on the new Food Act in Ohakune on Tue 5 Dec and Taumarunui on Tue 12 Dec. Both in Council Chambers 2-4 pm.
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Review of Easter Sunday shop trading rules.
NewsRuapehu shops will be able to decide for themselves whether to open on Easter Sunday if Draft Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy adopted.
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New on-line payment options.
NewsCouncil has introduced new on-line credit or debit card payment options on its website. See 'Pay it' on the homepage.
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Test - Sun 26 Nov 6pm-7pm
NewsA nationwide test of the Emergency Mobile Alert system is on this Sunday 26 Nov (between 6pm and 7pm). Check your phone can receive alerts.
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New date for Chamber of Commerce workshop.
NewsThe Ruapehu Chamber of Commerce workshop is now on Thu 7 Dec. Any business wanting more info plse call Peggy on 027 807 5305.
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River representatives wanted.
NewsHorizons is seeking four community representatives for the Te Kōpuka nā Te Awa Tupua strategy group for the Whanganui River.
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Raetihi revitalisation.
NewsCommunity groups involved in Raetihi revitalisation projects have held their 2nd hui on achieving better collaboration and communication.
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Night time water outage in Raetihi.
NewsRaetihi will be without water for up to 6 hours from 12 midnight on Wed 15 Nov while a new reservoir treated water line is installed.
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Wal recognised for community spirit.
NewsMr. Waata (Wal) Panui has been named as the recipient of Ruapehu's Northern Citizen of the Year Award for 2017.
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New options for old library site.
NewsThe demolition of the old public library on Hakiaha St is scheduled to start on Tue 7 Nov and is expected to take around seven days to complete.
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Southern pools open 9 Dec.
NewsRaetihi & Ohakune pools will open on Sat 9 Dec. A decision on the Taumarunui Pool for this summer will be made at Council's 25 Oct meeting.
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Collaboration on environmental management.
NewsRuapehu and Horizons have signed an agreement to provide a faster local Compliance Officer response to environmental issues,
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Projects underway.
NewsTaumarunui's makeover is in full swing with various projects underway or planned around the township inc. new perspex windows for the Grandstand.
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New QV rating revaluations.
NewsResidential properties in Ruapehu's main townships averaged increases between 10% to 20% on Capital Values in new QV District Rating Revaluations.
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Tourism sector support.
NewsA national conversation is underway on the financial support required for districts with small ratepayer bases sitting on large recreational assets.
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Ruapehu Chamber of Commerce?
NewsMichael Barnett, CE of the Akld Chamber of Commerce is meeting Ruapehu business leaders to discuss the possibility for a local Chamber.
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Historical items wanted.
NewsThe Taumarunui Museum Committee is looking for display items that help tell the story of the township through time from early history Maori to today.