Ruapehu District Council

Ruapehu General Ward
The Ruapehu District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). Six councillors will be elected from the Ruapehu General ward. 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 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.

  • Partner with the community to promote Māori kaupapa events i.e. Matariki, Te wiki o te reo Māori, Waitangi Day.

  • Promote the value in developing and maintaining facilities and sustainable infrastructure such as cycle trails and community event spaces.

    Advocate for a dedicated events, festival, and film industry coordinator to attract valuable activities and job opportunities to the area.

    Support those seeking to develop additional recreational facilities such as heated pool facilities and indoor activities.

  • Establish a dedicated arts and culture staff whose role is to assist in community events with other stakeholders in the community.

    Establish a parks and recreation team responsible for ensuring all council facilities can serve our communities now and into the future.

    Enable a harm mitigation strategy for liquor licensing. Maintain a sinking lid policy on pokies.

  • Partner with the community to promote Māori kaupapa events i.e. Matariki, Te wiki o te reo Māori, Waitangi Day.

  • Promote the value in developing and maintaining facilities and sustainable infrastructure such as cycle trails and community event spaces.

    Advocate for a dedicated events, festival, and film industry coordinator to attract valuable activities and job opportunities to the area.

    Support those seeking to develop additional recreational facilities such as heated pool facilities and indoor activities.

  • Establish a dedicated arts and culture staff whose role is to assist in community events with other stakeholders in the community.

    Establish a parks and recreation team responsible for ensuring all council facilities can serve our communities now and into the future.

    Enable a harm mitigation strategy for liquor licensing. Maintain a sinking lid policy on pokies.