Elected Representatives

Governance of the Ruapehu District is undertaken by the Ruapehu District Council (RDC) comprising a mayor elected at large (by the entire District) and nine councillors representing two Wards:

• Ruapehu General Ward - six councillors.
• Ruapehu Māori Ward - three councillors.

RDC is supported by three Community Boards comprising of five elected community representatives, one appointed councillor and the Mayor.