News
-
Chateau Petition to be Handed to Parliament Tomorrow
NewsCouncil’s Parliamentary Petition to Save the Chateau, which gathered 15,469 signatures will be formally handed to Rangitīkei MP Suze Redmayne on the steps of Parliament at 12 noon Tue 16 Sept.
-
Damaged sections of Ngā Huinga Cherry Grove gateway arch to be removed
NewsCouncil contractors are scheduled to remove the damaged sections of the entranceway arch at Ngā Huinga / Cherry Grove in Taumarunui.
-
Council offsets overspend without extra debt
NewsCouncil's draft financial performance report for the year to 30 June 2025 shows that staff have reined in operational spending and offset any unbudgeted borrowing.
-
Council building resilience ahead of emergency management reforms
NewsCouncil has been strengthening internal and community emergency preparedness in advance of major Government reforms to New Zealand’s emergency management system.
-
Ruapehu and Whanganui adopt joint plan for future water services
NewsRuapehu and Whanganui District Councils have both this week adopted their Two Council Water Services Delivery Plan for future water services.
-
Taumarunui Shop Local Promotion Draws Over 1,800 Entries
NewsThe Enterprise Taumarunui Inc. 'Shop Local' promotion attracted over 1,800 entries with Mayor Weston Kirton drawing five lucky winners who took home prizes donated by local retailers.
-
Mayor champions Ruapehu tourism & Chateau with Air NZ CEO
NewsMayor Kirton had the opportunity to discuss central North Island tourism and the future of the Chateau Tongariro Hotel with Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran during the Mayoral Forum in Auckland.
-
Rates team happy with number of early rate rebate applications
NewsCouncil's rates team is celebrating a strong early response to this year’s rates rebate scheme, with nearly 20% of anticipated applications already received for the 2025/26 rating year.
-
Ngā Huinga (Cherry Grove) vehicle vandalism Sat 12 July 25
NewsCouncil is seeking community support to help identify the culprits responsible for damaging the reserve at Ngā Huinga (Cherry Grove) with a vehicle on Saturday 12 July 2025.
-
Ruapehu snow economy back in action
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has talked with Peak FM host Jesse Archer from the Whakapapa ski field to celebrate the local snow industry and the importance of economic development in the region.
-
Mayor welcomes fundraising adventurers to Ruapehu
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has welcomed adventurers Huw Kingston and Laurence Mote to Ruapehu as part of their inspiring 90-day, 4,000km fundraising journey across New Zealand.
-
Owhango community celebrate their new Water Treatment Plant
NewsThe Owhango community has turned out in force to celebrate their new $4.5 million water treatment plant, with a fun-filled community day at the Owhango Hall.
-
Ruapehu and Whanganui to form joint water services entity
NewsRuapehu and Whanganui District Council will form a two-council Water Services-Council Controlled Organisation to deliver future water services under under the Local Water Done Well reform programme.
-
Council accepts report into Community Facilities overspend
NewsCouncil’s Risk and Assurance Committee has accepted the recommendations of a comprehensive report into the $700,000 overspend in the Community and Recreational Facilities activity area.
-
Ruapehu networks recovering from overnight storm
NewsRuapehu Civil Defence Controller Clive Manley says the district’s local roads and water systems are recovering well following yesterday’s extreme weather.
-
Visit Ruapehu management of isite operations confirmed
NewsConfirmation that Visit Ruapehu will assume full responsibility for isite operations following a successful eight-month trial unites frontline visitor information services with destination marketing.
-
Matariki Celebrated with Opening of New Te Hangāruru Cycle Trail
NewsRuapehu marked Matariki by celebrating the opening of a spectacular new section of its cycle trail network – the first stage of Te Hangāruru, part of the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride.
-
Council Fund receives a Highly Commended citation
NewsCouncil’s ‘Empowering Communities, Enhancing Lives Fund’ has been recognised by the sector receiving a Highly Commended citation at the 2025 LGFA Taituarā Local Government Excellence Awards.
-
Need for affordable water solutions
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has reflected on Ruapehu's small ratepayer base needing to fund the significant cost of building water infrastructure as Council considers who to join with under the LWDW reforms.
-
New resource recovery records in May
NewsThe Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre has set new records for waste diversion and support for community organisations over May.
