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After a quarter century of welcoming people to Taumarunui the old King Tawhiao sign on SH4 has come down to make way for a new one.
The King Tawhiao sign that has welcomed people to Taumarunui since the early 1980’s is coming down to make way for a new one.
The sale of legal highs is confined to specific CBD areas under Council's Local Approved Products Policy adopted this week.
On the recommendation of the Police the free WIFI at the Raetihi library has been switched off after hours to help reduce anti-social activities.
The Ohakune i-SITE needs to close over 23 & 24 May for the removal of the scoria feature wall and installation of digital video and signage.
Council has had an fantastic response to its consultation on its draft Exceptions Annual Plan (EAP) with over 130 submissions expected.
Members of the public are cordially invited to attend the ANZAC Day services to be held at the following locations and times.
The Project Waireka implementation team has been going door knocking in Raetihi to determine how many households want to take part.
There has been major break in the water main on Hakiaha St at approx 12.15am this morning. Repair work ETA is 11.00am
New programme aims to develop the next generation of emergency service volunteers and professionals
The flood prone Mangaroa River that flows through Ohura is now part of Horizons automated river flow information system on their website.
Council is currently seeking feedback on two significant proposals seen as necessary to supporting economic and community development.
Work on implementing Project Waireka for water filtration units to be installed in Raetihi properties affected by the diesel spill is underway
Keen readers shouldn't miss the massive ex-library book fair at the old library building on Hakiaha St in Taumarunui next Fri 18 and Sat 19 March.
The new Food Act 2014 is expected to affect a large number of Ruapehu businesses due to our big hospitality and producer sectors
More heavy rain is forecast for the Taumarunui, Tongariro National Park areas from this evening (Monday) until late morning Tuesday
Taumarunui locals stressed the importance of government doing more for rural communities at a provincial priorities meeting this morning
A 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
Raetihi voters have had their say on how the $100,000 of fines resulting from the diesel spill on Mount Ruapehu should best be spent.
Council’s seasonal road resealing programme is in full swing with 37 separate sites planned for resealing over the summer months