Fears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’
Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.
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‘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.
'No one is going to want to live here': Proposed mill closure threatens town
The proposed closure of two large North Island mills is already hurting the local economy.
'Outdated' rural copper landlines on way out
'There is no need for anybody to be using it.'
‘Keep the lights on’: Community rallies over mills threat
'I believe this can be fixed – there needs to be an intervention.'
Design revealed for $10m Raetihi hub
Ruapehu District Council has earmarked $3 million for the project.
‘Don’t be scared, mate’: Councillors defend Māori ward
Councillors are talking with the community about the future of Ruapehu's Māori ward.
‘Backward move’: Councillor slams mandate to undo Māori wards
Fiona Kahukura Hadley-Chase says it is an attempt to 'diminish Māori representation'.
Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
'No cash, no housing’: Council calls on Government to act
Ruapehu District Council says it is bowing out from financing housing developments.
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
‘It will be ugly’: Council warns on cost of water
Ruapehu's council hit its debt ceiling while expecting relief from Three Waters cash.
Investigation into cause of house fire
'The damage was significant and we have a specialist fire investigator out there.'
Council calls public meetings on future of Māori ward
Ruapehu District Council will have meetings in Ohakune and Taumarunui.
'The community had its say'
Ruapehu District Council wants an exemption from new legislation on Māori wards.
Funding for marae emergency response training
Twenty-five Ruapehu marae are involved in the programme.
New facility for Central Plateau emergency operations
It will provide a central point for search and rescue operations and emergency management.
Police, health staff back Replay initiative
The programme donates sports gear to young people.
New grant focuses on social, environmental wellbeing
Ruapehu District Council hopes to receive a wider range of grant applications.
Ruapehu civil defence controller calls for more resources
'Communities are the first level of response during emergencies'
Iwi and council identify preferred site for Raetihi hub
It could be the biggest build the Waimarino township has seen.
Person suffers smoke inhalation in house fire
A kitchen fire spread to the roof of the Raetihi house.
Waimarino Health Centre development plan moves forward
'We are now back on track to progress this development.'
Whanganui's netball season takes a leap
There is a significant increase in player numbers, including males.
'Simply unsustainable': Recycling station overflowing
“The bins, it seems, are not big enough.”
New looks for Ohakune and Taumarunui i-Sites
The i-Sites will remain open during the work.
First official marae hui for Ruapehu District Council
“This meeting is expected to be the first of many held at marae throughout the district.."
Returns reveal Horizons councillors' financial interests
Horizons councillors are required to state their property and financial interests.
75-year-old arrested after 250 cannabis plants found near Whanganui River
Air Force and cops combine in raid on former hemp growing site.