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Ruapehu’s 2019 Citizen of the Year Awards have been presented to Glenys Shepherd of Ohakune and Alan Turton of Taumarunui.
The Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF) will contribute $4.1m to upgrading the Ohakune WTP and a feasibility study for a Ohakune/Raetihi WWTP
Despite challenging weather impacting on the ski season the new Sky Waka gondola is delivering on its promises.
Residents and stakeholders of Ongarue are invited to have their say on the Draft Master Plan for the Village.
Local businesses and other stakeholders have responded quickly with ideas and actions for promoting Raetihi in response to the SH4 slip.
Under STV Mayor Cameron won on the 1st iteration with 2847 votes well above challenger Jacques Windell on 750 votes.
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Retiring councillor Cynthia Dowsett was recognized for her 15 years (5 terms) of service to the community at her final Council meeting.
The NZ Transport Agency who are responsible for the State Highway network confirm they are committed to fixing SH4 as soon as possible.
Ruapehu District Council has welcomed the findings of the Electricity Price Review.
A commitment to working cooperatively at a local, regional and national level has been key to Visit Ruapehu winning the 2019 NZTA Supreme Award.
Voting papers for the 2019 council elections are being mailed to registered voters from Friday 20 September.
Hospital Hill residents are being urged to think about how they would cope if a major slip disrupted water and sewerage services.
Ruapehu's councillor on Horizons Regional Council for the last six years Bruce Rollinson will not be standing for re-election.
The Ohakune Carrot Adventure Park has been named a finalist in the Kiwi Choice Awards that celebrate NZ's favourite public places.
A surge in nominations for Council and Community Boards is hoped for before nominations close at midday next Friday 16 August.
Council is urging owners to ensure their dogs are fully vaccinated following 2 cases of the highly infectious canine parvovirus at the pound.
Subject to a clear test for protozoa the precautionary boil water notice in Ohakune will be lifted tomorrow (Thu 25 July).
Replacement of Taumarunui's breakage prone water main requires good design and coordination with other major Hakiaha St projects.