News
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Mayor commends community for support of WPI and its workers
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has commended the Raetihi community and other concerned people for coming together in support of WPI and its workers whose futures are under threat from high energy prices.
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Government invites Mayors to find solution for WPI
NewsThe Government has invited central North Island Mayors to work with Winstone Pulp International (WPI) on finding a solution that will keep its Tangiwai Sawmill and Karioi Pulpmill open.
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Sustainable tourism professionals experience Ruapehu attractions
NewsMayor Weston Kirton welcomed staff from Intrepid Travel who are are being hosted by Visit Ruapehu to gain firsthand experience of what Ruapehu has to offer.
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Urgent Government Action Required in Response to WPI Announcement
NewsMayor Weston Kirton says the announced closure of Winstone Pulp International (WPI) is the 'tip of the iceberg' and requires urgent action to address electricity market failures.
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Mayor and MPs Highlight Importance of MTFJ Programme for Local Youth
NewsThe Mayors’ Taskforce for Jobs (MTFJ) programme is a cornerstone of Council's efforts to foster resilience and opportunity for young people within Ruapehu.
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isite operations merged with Visit Ruapehu
NewsCouncil has integrated isite operations under the management of its Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO), Visit Ruapehu, following a review conducted last year.
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Lifeline needed for Winstone Pulp Mill
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has called for urgent intervention to save the Winstone Pulp Mill from closure due to skyrocketing electricity costs.
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Council to Hold Public Meetings on Future of Māori Ward Seats
NewsCouncil is holding two public meetings, the first in Ohakune on August 14, and the second in Taumarunui on September 4, before making a final formal decision on Māori Ward Seats.
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$115k for marae civil defence training
NewsRuapehu civil defence has been given $115,000 from the CDEM Resilience Fund to build the capability and capacity of Ruapehu marae to self-manage and support the community in emergency events.
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Central Plateau Emergency Management Centre opened
NewsEmergency Management & Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell has opened the Central Plateau Emergency Management Centre, Te Whare Whakaora o Waimarino, in National Park Village
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NZDF to build 50 new homes in partnership with Ngāti Rangi.
NewsThe first $75m stage of the NZDF Homes for Families project will see 50 homes built on newly developed land in Waiouru in partnership with Ngāti Rangi.
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Get Ready for Spring Pruning and Grafting Workshops
NewsSustainability Facilitator Emily Jasmine has announced a series of pruning and grafting workshops to help people get ready for the spring bloom and maximise their summer harvest.
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Brazilian exchange students farewelled with pounamu pendants
NewsMayor Weston Kirton presented pounamu pendants to four Brazilian students to celebrate the end of their participation in the Taumarunui High School international student exchange program.
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Combined fund now includes social & environmental projects
NewsThe new Community Development and Pride of Place Fund will help Council to deliver on its community wellbeing aspirations by including social and environmental projects that benefit local communities.
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Save the Chateau Tongariro Hotel petition
NewsMayor Weston Kirton is calling on the public to support a parliamentary petition for urgent government action to save the Chateau Tongariro Hotel.
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Reuse Shop celebrates 3rd birthday
NewsThe Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre is thanking the community for their support over the last three-years with a three-day, three-dollar birthday sale over Mon 24, Tue 25 and Wed 26 June.
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Visit Ruapehu hosts international travel partners
NewsVisit Ruapehu with Great Journeys NZ and Tataki Auckland Unlimited hosted a group of international travel partners who spent 5 days experiencing some of Ruapehu's top visitor attractions
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Community empowerment key to emergency response resilience
NewsChief Executive Clive Manley is calling for increased resourcing to empower local communities and improve local and regional emergency response resilience.
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Council and Ngāti Hāua Uri deepen relationship
NewsNgāti Hāua Uri hosted a whakatau at Ngapuwaiwaha Marae to welcome and meet the management and staff of Council and their newly appointed professional services contractors.
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Dog rego invoices on the way
NewsRuapehu dog owners will start receiving their 2024/25 dog registration invoices from after Monday 20 May with fee levels remaining unchanged from last year.
