News
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Council encouraging ShakeOut participation
NewsCouncil wants to see as many people as possible signing-up to take part in this year's ShakeOut earthquake drill on October 27 at 9:30am.
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Council and Chorus bringing art to local neighbourhoods
NewsCouncil is working with Chorus to bring the Chorus cabinet art programme to Ruapehu and is calling for designs from local artists.
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New Golf Rd water and rider mains goes live
NewsCouncil water contractor Veolia worked through the night to complete installation of the new water and rider mains on Golf Rd in Taumarunui
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Submission highlights 3 Waters challenges
NewsCouncil's submission to the Water Services Entities Bill has highlighted the challenges faced by small rural councils like Ruapehu in meeting the required water standards.
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Regional Charter underwrites key Council service delivery
NewsA ‘Charter of Support and Commitment’ between the 8 councils in the Manawatū-Whanganui Region will help to ensure essential services are maintained at all times.
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Bad weather threatens boil water notices
NewsWith periods of bad weather forecast over the school holidays Council is calling on people to be mindful of their water usage to help avoid the potential for boil water notices.
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Taumarunui Reuse Shop back in business following renovations
NewsThe Taumarunui Reuse Shop is back open for business with its usual hours following its recent renovations.
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Good turnout hoped for at Candidate Information Meetings
NewsCouncil is hoping for a lot of interest at its candidate information meetings in Taumarunui on Wed 29 June and Raetihi on Thu 30 June (see link for details)
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Recovery from Matapuna flooding well underway
NewsRecovery is well underway from the significant rain event that overwhelmed the storm water network around Totara Cres in Matapuna causing flooding.
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SH4 Closed North of Taumarunui
NewsWaka Kotahi NZTA advise that SH4 north of Taumarunui maybe closed for Queens Birthday weekend. Light vehicles can detour via Ongarue Back Road.
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District Road Maintenance & Resurfacing goes to Inframax
NewsFollowing an open market tender Inframax Construction Ltd has won Ruapehu's contract for District Road Maintenance and Resurfacing.
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Call on Rangatahi to have their say on plan for Taumarunui/Manunui
NewsYoung people are being urged to have their say on the Draft Spatial Plan for Taumarunui and Manunui which sets out proposals for the growth and development of the townships.
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Taumarunui Reuse Shop going from strength to strength
NewsThanks to community support the Taumarunui Reuse Shop is helping divert significant volumes of re-useable material from going to landfill.
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Feedback wanted on how we are doing
NewsNew touch screen technology is making it easier for people to give instant feedback on their experience of Council services and performance.
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Kamu retires after 30 years
NewsMuch loved Taumarunui librarian Kamu Lala is retiring after 30 years service to Council and the community.
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Golf Rd water main replacement underway
NewsWork on replacing the breakage prone water main on Golf Rd in Taumarunui is scheduled to get underway following a COVID enforced delay.
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Taumarunui i.SITE reopening following staffing issues
NewsA perfect storm of staff shortages, recruitment difficulties and sickness combined to force the closure of the Taumarunui i.SITE for the past two weeks.
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Jump in Rate Rebate applications wanted
NewsCouncil is hoping to see a big jump in rate rebate applications this year and is urging lower income ratepayers to check their eligibility with us.
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Ohakune social housing units on target
NewsSix government funded social housing units being built in partnership with Council in Ohakune are on target for completion in August
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Home delivery maintains access to library services
NewsHome delivery is helping ensuring people with disabilities, mobility problems or other issues can maintain access to library services.
