Ruapehu

He says the completed network will be vital in boosting economic growth and resilience in the district.

The Ohakune marae has hosted the first citizenship ceremony on a marae in the Ruapehu District.

A Government directive to councils to get back to delivering the basics has cast a shadow over plans for a flagship community hub in the Ruapehu district.

Ruapehu District Council voted unanimously to retain its Māori Ward and will hold a binding poll in next year’s local body elections.

Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says his council has no cash to develop much-needed social housing or housing for new factory workers and others.

Ruapehu District Council is calling public meetings to canvas views on whether to keep or remove its three Māori ward seats before the 2025 local elections.

Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says his council should not have to hold a binding referendum on Māori wards.

The funding came from the Civil Defence Emergency Managemen Resilience Fund Grant.

The Government is considering a “reconciliation package” to hapū Patutokotoko, after the group raised red flags about the commercialisation of the Tūroa family

Iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua and Ruapehu District Council are developing plans for what could be the biggest build the Waimarino township has seen.