News
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New Food Act in effect
NewsThe new Food Act 2014 is expected to affect a large number of Ruapehu businesses due to our big hospitality and producer sectors
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More heavy rain forecast
NewsMore heavy rain is forecast for the Taumarunui, Tongariro National Park areas from this evening (Monday) until late morning Tuesday
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Locals tell MPs to "give something back"
NewsTaumarunui locals stressed the importance of government doing more for rural communities at a provincial priorities meeting this morning
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Severe weather watch for central NZ
NewsA severe weather watch is in place for central NZ. Please drive to conditions, watch for flooding in usual places, report any road issues to Council
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Votes in on Raetihi Project options
NewsRaetihi voters have had their say on how the $100,000 of fines resulting from the diesel spill on Mount Ruapehu should best be spent.
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Local road summer resealing in full swing
NewsCouncil's seasonal road resealing programme is in full swing with 37 separate sites planned for resealing over the summer months
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Children's book loans boom
NewsRuapehu libraries have loaned out 600-700 more children's books over this summer than in any summer period for the last five years.
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Colonial House in Pipiriki gives up more secrets
NewsRestoration work on Colonial House in Pipiriki has uncoved a time capsule of old newspaper stories dating back to the 1920's.
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Visit Ruapehu appoints new Trustees
NewsVisit Ruapehu, the District's regional tourism organisation (RTO) has appointed five new Trustees.
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New Auckland Station for Northern Explorer
NewsCouncil is concerned that the relocation of the Northern Explorer out of Britomart could adversely affect regional tourism development.
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Regional approach key to Ruapehu tourism success
NewsWhile tourism is one of Ruapehu's key growth opportunities the sector's long-term success will require a broad regional vision.
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Feedback wanted on planned Taumarunui projects
NewsThe Taumarunui Ohura Ward Committee is wanting feedback on what people think about planned projects for beautifying and revitalising Taumarunui.
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New business information portal
NewsThe latest commercial activity report shows that bars/cafes/restaurants had a 5.6% increase in transaction activity compared to this time last year.
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Council takes dangerous dog prosecutions in-house
NewsTaking court prosecutions in-house is allowing council to step up its no tolerance approach toward the owners of dangerous and menacing dogs.
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Low flows on Makotuku leave sour taste in water
NewsUnseasonal low flows on the Makotuku River and warm weather is prompting algae blooms causing taste and odour issues in Raetihi's tap water.
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Bridge Work Begins on Culvert Washout
NewsBridge work has commenced on the culvert washout that has closed the Whanganui River Rd to through traffic between Pipiriki and Jerusalem
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Ohakune Mountain Rd improvement works
NewsRoading contractors are due to recommence the improvement work programme on the Ohakune Mountain Road (OMR) that was started last summer.
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Drivers Warned Not to Attempt Crossing
NewsDue to the removal of fill vehicles will no longer be able to access the closed section of the Whanganui River Road until the new bridge is completed.
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Targa Rally Speeds Things Up in Ohura
NewsOhura township was the starting point for one of the Targa Rally's 35 special closed stages.
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10% Ruled Applied to Community Board Subdivisions
NewsThe Local Government Commission has requested that the plus or minus ten percent rule' is applied to the proposed Community Board subdivisions.
