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'We will listen to the feedback from the population.'

Ruapehu District Council spent its allocated funding in just a few days.

'Whatever model we end up with, it will bring significant changes.'

'I think motorists will throw their hands up in horror.'

The incident was reported to the police.

'What is the difference that whānau actually want to see in their lives?'

Weston Kirton says the completed cycle trail will boost economic growth and resilience.

The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.

Ngāti Rangi has completed its first small-scale affordable rental development in Ohakune.

Troy Brown will take on the role in December when Whetu Moataane stands down.

'Volunteers like these are a very special type of person.'

Andrew Beijeman is moving on after 10 years with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation.

'As adults they’re using fishing line or pliers.'

Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.

Ruapehu's mayor says there are 'credible developers' interested in restoring it.

Community leaders say the impact will be widespread across Ruapehu and surrounding region.

'Our local towns... it’s probably going to wreck them.'

Fire crews returned to the scene to make sure the fire wasn’t going to reignite.

'The majority of life pass holders have had a very sour taste left in their mouth.'

A petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.