News
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Impact of HCVs on rural roads and bridges
NewsRDC feels a national solution is needed for funding for the damage that Heavy Commercial Vehicles (HCV) are causing to rural roads and bridges.
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Transport demand puts strain on road network
NewsIncreasing trucks numbers on Ruapehu's road network is putting pressure on the District's aging rural bridges and causing concerns for Council.
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National Park Ward townships revitalisation
NewsTownship revitalisation discussions well supported at National Park Community Board meeting. Same hoped for Waiouru.
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River walkway projects
NewsRiver Walkway and Cherry Grove users are asked to be mindful of safety while tree removal work takes place over next few weeks.
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Concept Plan feedback under consideration
NewsThe Ward Committee will be considering the public feedback on the Taumarunui revitalisation concept plans at their meeting on 23 February.
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Whakapapa i-SITE trial success
NewsThe i-SITE trial in with DoC at Whakapapa has been making an important financial contribution toward local tourism operators.
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Fibre on its way
NewsTaumarunui, Ohakune and Raetihi have been included in the next stage of the Ultra-Fast Broadband Extension (UFB2).
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Council infrastructure tour
NewsElected members took a tour of Waimarino infrastructure to see and hear about the issues they will be asked to make spending decisions on.
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WWCB by-election voting opens
NewsVoting opens in the Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board by-election from Thur 26 Jan and closes at 12 noon on Fri 17 Feb.
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Happy times at Ruapehu libraries
NewsThe summer reading program, crafts, computers and other activities are keeping kids coming back and happy at Ruapehu libraries.
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Free WIFI for Christmas
NewsFree WIFI will be available in Taumarunui, Ohakune and Raetihi CBD's from later today (Fri 23 Dec)
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By-election required for Waimarino-Waiouru
NewsJohn Chapman and Pete Pehi elected unopposed to NPCB. Missy Biddle and Roberta Williams in election for single WWCB seat.
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Taumarunui projects moving forward
NewsIt's been a busy end to the year in Taumarunui with progress being made on a number of revitalisation projects.
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River swim spot information
NewsYou can now link through to the Horizons and Land Air Water Aotearoa (LAWA) info on river water quailty at popular swim spots via Council's website
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Damage to Taumarunui pool worse than first thought
NewsFurther, more major repair work on Taumarunui pool is required delaying its opening until at least early February 2017.
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Tongariro Forest Park offers untapped potential
NewsAlthough a recreation terrain park isn't currently seen as viable in Tongariro Forest Park there are plenty of other opportunities.
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Manuaute St Beautification Contest
NewsThe winner of Ruapehu Youth Council's Beautification Contest in Manuaute St was Lois Mills with her General Store replica entry 'Off the Rails'.
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Citizen of the Year recipients chosen
NewsRuapehu has chosen its Citizen of the Year recipients being Peter Panton for Northern Ruapehu and Bernice Frost for Waimarino-Waiouru.
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Strong interest in Concept Plans
NewsOver 300 people have been along to view the Taumarunui revitalisation concept plans since their launch on Monday night.
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Great turn-out to concept plan launch
NewsTaumarunui locals have been asked to use the concept plans to challenge their ideas of what their town could look and function like.
