News
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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.
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Funding approved to allow installation of new Ohakune gateway signs
NewsCouncil has approved $54,000 in capital funding for three new Ohakune gateway signs allowing completion of the long-awaited community development project.
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Arts Advisory Group established to champion local arts sector
NewsCouncil has endorsed the establishment of a Mayor's Art Advisory Group so artists and art supporters can work with Council on initiatives that strengthen the Ruapehu creative sector.
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Busy start to the year for Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre
NewsJanuary saw the Taumarunui Resource Recovery Centre have its busiest month so far this financial year with strong performance for waste diversion, reuse, and community support outcomes.
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Government responds to Save the Chateau Petition
NewsMayor Weston Kirton has welcomed the Government's response on the written submission in support of the Petition to Save the Chateau but urges Government to fully commit to restoration
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Council maintains low risk Building Consent Authority accreditation
NewsCouncil’s building control team has been reassessed as a ‘low risk’ Building Consent Authority (BCA) reconfirming their capability and consistency in delivering building control functions.
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Pool summer safety
NewsAll pools that can be filled with over 40cm of water are required by law to be properly fenced with physical barriers that restrict the access of unsupervised children and keep them safe.
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Community spirit lights up Hakiaha Street this Christmas
NewsThe Christmas lights will brighten up Hakiaha Street in Taumarunui again this festive season thanks to a strong show of community spirit from local volunteers and businesses.
