Ohakune restaurants took $287k Covid cash, now broke
An award-winning "hamburgeria" turned Tapas restaurant and bakery are now in liquidation.
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Minister backs Ruapehu’s tourism re-think
Ruapehu's destination management plan proves a hit with tourism minister
Courthouse security report: People could be 'killed, injured'
Ohakune courthouse remains closed after nine 'key identified risks' were highlighted.
Ohakune brewers add mead to the mix of local beverages
Ruapehu brewers add modern sparkle to ancient beverages in Ohakune.
Sustaina Grow: Ruapehu wool products make garden wonderful
Natural wool has multiple benefits for plants and the environment.
Access to justice could be stripped from rural communities, mayor warns
“It’s demeaning and unnecessary because the facilities have been dropped."
Horizons Regional Council: Collect good wood for winter
In 2016, air pollution from domestic fires was associated with 962 deaths.
Intensive winter grazing workshops confirmed
Workshops for farmers will be held in Hunterville, Ohakune and Taihape.
Lower speed limits around schools on cards as part of Ruapehu’s speed management plan
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Ngāti Rangi announces successful applicants for Whiria Ngā Hua funding
Ngāti Rangi has awarded funding to 33 whānau support initiatives.
Mystery over Chateau's future
The Chateau will not be taking any new bookings for 2023 and 2024.
Shrewd brewing to account for CO2 shortage
The brewers only had enough gas for around three weeks of production.
Ski field lifers willing to pay for future of Ruapehu
People have until Thursday this week to register their interest in the Government's plan.
Better water monitoring process for Ruapehu region
The council has upgraded its water sampling process to meet new standards.
Old timber bridges part of 'rural backbone'
Work has started to replace century-old bridges in the Ruapehu district.
Ruapehu mayor aims for collective decisions
Weston Kirton says challenging times are ahead for the council.
Horizons helping farmers to understand changing regulations
Farmers may not know the impact the reforms will have on them, a Horizons advisor says.
Ruapehu lifetime pass holders seek clarity on skifield future
The company's voluntary administrators, PWC, say all options are on the table.
Ohakune in limbo as Ruapehu Alpine Lifts in financial strife
A future without the ski field would be like 'ripping the heart out of the community'.
North Island ski fields operator placed in voluntary administration
This comes after three disastrous snow seasons due to a lack of snow and the pandemic
Marriage celebrant to mayor all in a day's work for Kirton
Weston Kirton is back in the mayoral role he occupied from 1995 to 2001.
Most mayoral candidates oppose plan for Three Waters
Only two mayoral candidates in Whanganui, Rangitīkei and Ruapehu support the current plan.
Ruapehu re-routes Better Off funding decisions
"There was no way we could have agreed to go ahead without proper consultation."
Ruapehu voters urged to have their say in election
Voters need to get their papers sent back to the council by midday on October 8.
Ruapehu trail project takes leap forward
Consultation is now open on the consent application for the project.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
Ruapehu council targets illegal users in water-loss mystery
Hundreds of thousands of litres are disappearing every day.
Snow a no-show: Ski season off to a rocky start but hopes high
"It's just the beginning, and it's looking like it's going to snow which is great."
Kirton standing for mayor in Ruapehu election
The regional councillor and former two-term mayor is back for another go.
Work on new Whanganui police station could start by year end
The Police Commissioner said he hoped to see work start on a new Whanganui HQ this year.
Man dies on Mt Ruapehu after skiing accident
Local iwi held a karakia for the man but a rahui was not placed on the mountain.
From seasonal hotspot to desirable lifestyle town
Ohakune's Old Coach Road counted 3994 visitors in January alone.
Long-time Ruapehu Mayor Don Cameron steps down
Elijah Pue and Adie Doyle are the first to put their names forward for the mayoral race.
Call for better regional connections with buses, trains
Regional connectivity was more in demand than urban services in submissions to Horizons.