June 2008

• Deputy Mayor Warren Furner resigns to take up position of Team Leader Land Transport
• Ohura Playground and Domain Concept Plan to be discussed at public meeting
• Council brings Ruapehu through Influenza Pandemic

May 2008

• 2008 Young Writers Competition Phenomenal Success
• Rates Penalty Amnesty Potential to Recover $840,000 in Back Rates
• Council to Have Two Council Meetings per Month from June.
• Council pleased with number of submission on Draft Exceptions Annual Plan.
• Coucnil seeks public support to catch rubbish bin cheats.
• Rural Electricity Supply Protected Post 2013

April 2008

• World Fly Fishing Competition - Whanganui River Lives up to its First Class Reputation
• Mayor Sue Morris offers Condolences to Victims of Outdoor Pursuits Tragedy
• Accredited Building Control Authority Status Bringing Major Changes to Ruapehu Building Industry

March 2008

• 2007 Lahar Response Leads to Co-ordinated Planning for Future Volcanic Events
• Russian Roulette with Midnight Showers in Raetihi
• Mayor Morris Welcomes World Fly Fishing Championship Back To Taumarunui
• Rates Rebate Information Days Still a Success Despite Low Turnout
• Visit Ruapehu Seeks Must Do Events and Experiences
• Community Stakeholders Discuss Taumarunui Southern Entrance and Proposed Signage Project

February 2008

• Council Drops Fees to Encourage Installation of Energy Efficient Home Heating
• Taste Test and Survey Signals for Council to fix Taumarunui Water
• Broken Glass has Council Concerned
• Council Discusses Combatting Graffiti (Report to Council)
• Rates Penalty Amnesty Helps Struggling Ratepayers
• Raetihi Community Development Workshop Well Attended