Due to low river flows in the Makotuku River, it is requested that water is conserved wherever possible in the Raetihi township. Updates will be posted when levels are back to the required standard. We appreciate your cooperation during this time.
Ruapehu district has a variety of unique communities of interest from small to medium sized rural townships and rural populations.
The resident population based on the 2023 census is 13,095, with a population density of 0.02 persons per hectare. In the 2023 census . Māori made up 45.7% of the population, Asian peoples 3.6% and Pacific peoples 3.5%.
For a more detailed analysis of Ruapehu's population make-up from the 2023 census including; who we are, what we do and how we live; see Ruapehu's Pu Whenua Ki Ruapehu Ruapehu Livability (livinginruapehu.co.nz)
