Mayor of Ruapehu

The mayor is the leader of the council. Their job is to promote a vision for the district and lead the development of the council’s plans, policies and budget. The mayor appoints the deputy mayor, establishes committees for particular topics, and appoints chairs for those committees. This is a single transferable vote (STV) election, so you vote by ranking the candidates on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Ruapehu District Council mayoral election.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Review all of our public facilities to understand long-term fit-for-purpose, including the Taumarunui War Memorial Hall.

    Rebuild the Raetihi and Ohakune Swimming Pool complexes into multi-purpose wellbeing centres for all.

    Fund more community groups who organise and lead sporting and cultural fixtures across the district.

  • Cement a plan for the Taumarunui War Memorial Hall moving forward. Continue with the Taumarunui I-Site museum development.

    Support the Ohakune pool redevelopment and the Te Ara Mangawhero cycle track.

    Support the repair of the Raetihi pool and continue with the development of the Ohakune-Raetihi cycleway.

  • Create spaces that are adapted to climate change, heatwaves and drought because that is going to be the norm rather than the exception.

    Commit to a region-wide events hub to that creates festivals, sports events and events like hunting and fishing tournaments.

    Ensure that public pools, parks and public buildings are fit for purpose and maintained to a high standard.

  • Review all of our public facilities to understand long-term fit-for-purpose, including the Taumarunui War Memorial Hall.

    Rebuild the Raetihi and Ohakune Swimming Pool complexes into multi-purpose wellbeing centres for all.

    Fund more community groups who organise and lead sporting and cultural fixtures across the district.

  • Cement a plan for the Taumarunui War Memorial Hall moving forward. Continue with the Taumarunui I-Site museum development.

    Support the Ohakune pool redevelopment and the Te Ara Mangawhero cycle track.

    Support the repair of the Raetihi pool and continue with the development of the Ohakune-Raetihi cycleway.

  • Create spaces that are adapted to climate change, heatwaves and drought because that is going to be the norm rather than the exception.

    Commit to a region-wide events hub to that creates festivals, sports events and events like hunting and fishing tournaments.

    Ensure that public pools, parks and public buildings are fit for purpose and maintained to a high standard.