News
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Ōhura State of Emergency Lifted
NewsRuapehu District Council advises that the local State of Emergency for Ōhura has now been lifted, with the Civil Defence response transitioning from response into recovery.
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Mayoral Relief Fund set up for Ohura flooding
NewsCouncil has set up a Mayoral Relief Fund in partnership with the Te Awa Community Foundation to support recovery efforts in Ōhura township and surrounding areas following the recent flooding.
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Ohura flood response continues
NewsResponse efforts remain ongoing in Ohura following the devastating flooding in the early hours of Sunday morning that inundated the township with Council urging people in need to come forward.
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Strong turnout at Ōhura community flood meeting
NewsResidents packed the Ōhura Community Hall to discuss the flood response and next steps, highlighting the community’s strong engagement in recovery efforts.
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Support on-going as Ohura clean-up efforts continue
NewsCouncil Civil Defence and partner agencies are continuing to assess welfare needs and support the community following the flooding that impacted the Ōhura township and wider Ruapehu over the weekend.
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Ōhura Flooding – Community encouraged to reach out if needed
NewsMayor Weston Kirton is encouraging residents and farmers to come forward and share what support they need so Council can organise assistance.
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Flood recovery efforts on going in Ōhura and across Ruapehu District
NewsRuapehu Civil Defence Controller Clive Manley says additional resources are being deployed to support ongoing flood recovery efforts in Ōhura and other affected areas across the district.
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Travellers ignoring flood road closures creating problems
NewsRuapehu Civil Defence is urging travellers to respect road closure signage after multiple reports of people driving through floodwaters and closed roads and creating issues.
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Emergency Access Re-established to Ōhura as Response Efforts Continue
NewsRuapehu District Council Civil Defence has advised that road access to Ōhura has been re-established for emergency services.
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Ohura Response Ongoing Following Overnight Peak
NewsRuapehu District Council Civil Defence is continuing its response to significant flooding in Ōhura, following overnight river levels that inundated parts of the township.
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Local State of Emergency for Ōhura Flooding
NewsRuapehu District Council has declared a local state of emergency in response to significant flooding in the Ōhura township.
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Call to remember and reflect this ANZAC Day
NewsMayor Weston Kirton is calling on people to mark ANZAC Day on Saturday 25 April by attending a local service and reflecting on the sacrifices made by New Zealand’s service men and women.
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Citizenship ceremony at Mangamingi Marae in Raetihi
NewsA special ceremony held at Mangamingi Marae in Raetihi welcomed eleven people from seven different countries as new New Zealand citizens.
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Loss of Route 25 hospital shuttle "kick in the guts"
NewsMayor Kirton said the decision to end the combined Taumarunui–Hamilton Route 25 hospital shuttle/public transport service is a “kick in the guts" for Taumarunui and others who rely on the service.
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Artist appointments strengthen connection to creative community
NewsThe appointment of local artists to Council's Arts Advisory Group is providing a direct connection to the local creative sector and lifting the profile and role of arts in Ruapehu.
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Call for Funding Applications Whanganui River Enhancement Trust
NewsCall for Funding Applications for innovative environmental projects that help contribute to the health and wellbeing of the Whanganui River Catchment
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New Ohakune office opening time
NewsCouncil's Ohakune office opening time will change to 8.30am from Monday 13 April to deliver both staffing efficiencies and cost savings.
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Hard choices ahead as Council maintains 9% rate commitment
NewsCouncil has voted to maintain an average rate rise of 9% for 2026/27 in line with the current ten-year 2024/34 LTP rate commitments with difficult service questions needed for next LTP.
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Ruapehu and Whanganui agree on WS-CCO affordability commitments
NewsMayors Weston Kirton and Andrew Tripe have agreed affordability principles should be included in key governance documents of the WS-CCO including its Constitution and the Statement of Expectations.
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Mayor welcomes $3.5m investment in National Park fire recovery
NewsMayor Kirton has welcomed the $3.5 million from the International Visitor Levy to help restore the Tongariro National Park following last year’s major fires.
