
Taumarunui celebrates resource recovery anniversary
The centre has been operating successfully for three years.
The centre has been operating successfully for three years.
More than 8000 people attended the carnival and birthday celebration in Ohakune.
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
Dave Mazey disagrees with Government concerns over Whakapapa's commercial viability.
Ruapehu District Council and skifield operators discuss plans for the coming season.
'We are now back on track to progress this development.'
Dave Mazey says he wants to ensure Whakapapa’s survival.
The 1980s-themed Carrot Carnival is on June 1.
'I would be surprised if this winter actually ended up being really cold.'
The i-Sites will remain open during the work.
The wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.
'I’ve been living here for over 20 years now, and I love this place.'
Pure Tūroa says ski passes will go on sale on April 15.
DoC gives the local Ohakune business collective the green light for the 2024 ski season.
Whanganui District Mayor Andrew Tripe says decisions 'should be made at council level'.
Dave Mazey says Whakapapa could be a commercial success.
But it has said the $7 million will be the last financial support from taxpayers.
Crews from Ohakune and Raetihi were called to SH49 on Tuesday night.
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the decision is frustrating for local businesses.
A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.
'It’s things like walking the track in jandals.'
Te Korowai o Wainuiārua wants National Park village and railway station's original name.
It's unlikely he would have been caught had he not tried to scam free ski passes.
Artist Greg Tuthill was inspired by his childhood memories.
Barbara Dewson began her career as a school dental nurse in Ohakune.
The Department of Conservation is seeking public feedback on Pure Tūroa's application.
A lobby group wants the new Government to put the project on hold.
A truck rolled over on the highway on Tuesday night.
25 schools in the region were awarded funding from 38 applicants.
“There is quite a lot of work involved."