News
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David Johnston of Manunui 2025 Ruapehu Citizen of the Year
NewsDavid Johnston of Manunui has been named the 2025 Ruapehu Citizen of the Year in recognition of his lifelong commitment to volunteering and community service.
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Chemical incident closes Taumarunui Transfer Station
NewsCouncil is urging residents to take extreme care when disposing of unwanted chemicals after a health and safety incident forced the closure of the Taumarunui Transfer Station last Tuesday (25 Nov).
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Raetihi Water Treatment Plant struck by lightning
NewsRaetihi Water Treatment Plant and storage tank facility, which is situated on a hill overlooking the township, took a direct lightning strike earlier today (3 Dec) but supply has not been affected.
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BorrowBox expands online options for Library members
NewsRuapehu library members now have a new digital lending service to enjoy, with BorrowBox joining Libby and Beamafilm as part of the library’s expanded online offerings.
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Ruapehu-Whanganui joint Water Services Delivery Plan approved
NewsDIA has signed-off on the joint Water Services Delivery Plan (WSDP) for Ruapehu and Whanganui clearing the way for the creation of a two-council Water Services Council Controlled Organisation (WS-CCO)
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Taumarunui-Ohura Community Board sworn-in for 2025-28
NewsThe newly elected Taumarunui–Ohura Community Board (TOCB) for the 2025–2028 triennium has been officially sworn in at a ceremony in the Taumarunui Council Chambers on Tuesday 18 November.
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Owhango National Park Community Board 2025-28
NewsThe new Owhango–National Park Community Board (ONPCB) for the 2025–2028 triennium was officially sworn in at a ceremony held in the Taumarunui Council Chambers on Tue 11 Nov.
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Chateau Tongariro Petition Referred to a Minister for Response
NewsThe Parliamentary Petitions Committee has referred Council’s petition to Save the Chateau Tongariro Hotel to the Cabinet Office to determine an appropriate Minister for a response by 11 February 2026.
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Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board (WWCB) 2025-28
NewsThe new Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board (WWCB) for the 2025/28 triennium was sworn-in at a ceremony in the Ohakune Council Chambers yesterday evening (Tue 4 Nov 25).
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Council celebrates $10.8m Government investment in cycle trail network
NewsCouncil is celebrating a $10.8 million investment in the Te Ara Mangawhero and Te Hangāruru trails, connecting them into the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono cycle journey.
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What do you value most about Ruapehu libraries?
NewsLibrary users are being encouraged to take part in the Community Impact Survey and share what they value most about the services, spaces, and programmes Ruapehu libraries offer.
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Hospitality sector Regulation Review
NewsCouncil is encouraging anyone involved in hospitality to take part in the Ministry for Regulation review of the legislation that applies to the sector - first stage input closes 12 Nov.
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Ruapehu Civil Defence on standby over Labour weekend
NewsWith weather systems forecast for either side of the long holiday weekend Council is maintaining its Emergency Operations Centre on standby supported by regional Civil Defence HQ in Palmerston North.
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Only six local roads to fully reopen following flooding
NewsOnly six local roads are still to fully reopen following last week's flooding while Council continues to support affected communities and starts planning for long-term rebuilding.
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Township access restored after flooding
NewsAccess to communities isolated by last week's flooding has been restored although the road network has been left in a fragile state with drivers asked to take extra care.
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Civil Defence response winds down
NewsCouncil has stepped its Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) down to Level 1 as it focuses on recovery from the heavy rain event earlier in the week.
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Final Results for 2025 Elections Declared
NewsThe final results for the 2025 Ruapehu District Council elections have been declared today with no changes from the preliminary results released on Monday.
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Recovery efforts stepped-up as water recedes
NewsRoading engineers supported by contractors are doing assessments of damage to roads, bridges and other infrastructure. Welfare checks have been completed with all people who requested support.
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Recovery focus on welfare and road network
NewsCouncil's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is focusing on welfare and the road network as the district recovers from the heavy rain that has left behind widespread flooding and infrastructure damage.
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Focus turns to recovery following weather event
NewsCouncil's Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) is stepping down to Level 1 as it transitions into recovery mode following the weather event over the past few days.
