News
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Students rethink waste with Resource Recovery Centre and Enviroschools
NewsPupils from Turaki School and Owhango School have put their creativity and problem-solving skills to the test during an Enviroschools waste and resource day at the Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre.
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Mayor challenges Council and community to meet rates cap target early
NewsMayor Kirton has welcomed the announcement of the 2-4 percent rates cap range but is challenging Council and the community to work together to reach it ahead of Government's 1 July 2029 start date.
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New partnerships role focused on helping Ruapehu communities
NewsCouncil has established a new Community & Economic Partnerships role following a review of what Ruapehu communities need from Council and how to best meet those needs.
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Waimarino Health Centre redevelopment a major win for community
NewsMayor Kirton is celebrating the start of the $4.4m Waimarino Health Centre expansion following his call on Health NZ to get the long-awaited project underway last year.
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Mayor thanks Ohakune community and response partners
NewsMayor Kirton has acknowledged the disruption caused by Ohakune’s water supply emergency while praising the extraordinary community-wide effort to support the town and safely restore its water supply.
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Strong Community Response to Council Services Review
NewsCouncil is pleased with the strong level of engagement in its services review, with 4,055 individual survey responses received on 11 separate activity areas.
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Ohakune water response moving into recovery mode
NewsCouncil's civil defence team has confirmed that with water restored to Ohakune and the system now stable, the response will move into recovery mode today.
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Ohakune water supply returning to normal
NewsThe Ohakune water supply is returning to normal, and every property connected to Council’s network should now have water.
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Ohakune water supply recovering as reservoir recharges
NewsGood progress is being made on recharging the Ohakune water reservoir following the outage that has left the township without water.
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Another 24-hours needed to safety return Ohakune water
NewsCouncil has advised that another 24 hours will be needed to bring the Ohakune water network safely back online without risking damage to the raw water line and risking further delays.
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No Head Start proposal but commitment to ongoing reform
NewsCouncil will not be submitting a Head Start unitary authority amalgamation proposal but remains committed to local government reform and working on future options.
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Council Art Initiative Showcases Local Talent
NewsAward-winning artist James Cannon's striking dinosaur sculpture is first artwork to be displayed as part of the Ruapehu Art Advisory Group 'Art in Council Spaces' initiative at Taumarunui library.
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Minor damage reported following 5.9 earthquake
NewsOnly minor damage has been reported following the 5.9 earthquake on Saturday morning. People using fires are asked to inspect their chimney or flue for any earthquake damage before using it.
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Community invited to help shape the future of Council services
NewsRatepayers are being asked to tell Council what services they should be delivering and if so to what level as they develop the 2027/37 Long-Term Plan and prepare for rates capping and other changes.
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Annual Plan adopted as Council prepares for difficult choices ahead
NewsCouncil has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan with a 8.7% avg. rates increase delivering on its LTP commitment to keep rates within 9% as it starts a review of all services for the new LTP next year.
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Free Winter Pruning & Grafting Workshops Grow Skills and Save Money
NewsCouncil is holding its popular annual Pruning & Grafting Workshops in Ohura, Taumarunui, Owhango and Raetihi during July and August.
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New Online Building Consent System to Improve Customer Experience
NewsNew Datascape building consenting system will allow applicants to track the progress of their building consents online including automatic notifications when updates occur.
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Resource Recovery Centre 5th birthday sale
NewsThe Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre is celebrating its fifth birthday with a special three-day sale, offering five items for five dollars over Friday 26, Saturday 27, and Sunday 28 June.
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Federation Model best of both worlds
NewsMayor Kirton believes a Federation Model will deliver the efficiencies of larger councils while protecting local representation and identity under the Govt's Simplifying Local Government reforms.
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Mayor Encourages Community Feedback on Amalgamation Priorities
NewsMayor Kirton is encouraging residents to complete Council’s amalgamation survey before it closes at 9pm on Tuesday 16 June to provide insights into community priorities under any council merger.
