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Crown apologises for bringing ‘death and division’ to Ngāti Hāua
The settlement includes $20.4m in financial redress and the return of 64 sites.
New football club in Ruapehu ‘creating pathways’ for kids
Paynter has been impressed with the quality level and enthusiasm for football in Ruapehu.
Triferno obstacle course set to fire up Blazing Hills event
The Triferno course combines three routes for a 20km, 90-obstacle challenge.
‘Critical moment’: Third reading of iwi Treaty settlement bill
More than 150 members will travel to Parliament on March 6 for the reading.
‘Pretty fearless’: 16-year-old girl dominates NZ motocross circuit
Karaitiana Horne won three major motocross titles in 2024.
Ruapehu speed signs could cost council $132,000
Speed limits near Ruapehu urban schools will reduce to 30km/h by May 1.
‘Benefit us all’: ‘Historic’ partnership deal signed
Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust and Ruapehu District Council have signed a confidential agreement.
Iwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement
The settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.
Adventure Highway Art Trail to showcase Ruapehu’s creative talent
It is planned for the weekends of February 22-23 and March 1-2.
‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana temple
The aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.
Central North Island iwi elect first post-settlement board
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua trustees will manage $28.5m in Treaty settlement assets.
Thumbs-up for central North Island village name change
National Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.
Ngāti Rangi names new leaders for governance board
Tomairangi Mareikura has been named the new chairwoman.
'Overwhelming demand' for cat desexing assistance
Ruapehu District Council spent its allocated funding in just a few days.
Ruapehu citizen award recipients announced
‘Unwavering commitment’ and 'impactful contributions' win Citizen of the Year Awards.
‘Complex, uncertain’: Council eyes options for water services
'Whatever model we end up with, it will bring significant changes.'
New Social Investment Board member shares vision
'What is the difference that whānau actually want to see in their lives?'
Ruapehu mayor seeks funding for 'vital' cycle trail
Weston Kirton says the completed cycle trail will boost economic growth and resilience.
'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school
The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.
Ngāti Rangi appoints new tribal rūnanga chair
Troy Brown will take on the role in December when Whetu Moataane stands down.
Historic election ahead as iwi form new governance board
Three central North Island iwi are preparing to elect their first board of trustees.
'Huge undertaking': Funding on the way for Parapara resilience
'On the Parapara, I’d say the warranty is five years at best.'
Fears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’
Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.
‘It’s a worry’: Council fears Raetihi community hub roadblock
A Government directive to councils to deliver the basics has cast a shadow over plans.
'Bleak future' fears after mill closures
Community leaders say the impact will be widespread across Ruapehu and surrounding region.
Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close
'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'
#RescueRuapehu campaign launched
A petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.