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.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

Utilities and services

Councils are responsible for a wide range of utilities and services that we all rely on, from rubbish and recycling to street cleaning. Councils are currently also responsible for managing waste water, storm water and drinking water infrastructure – the ‘Three Waters’. But that may be about to change, with central government seeking to shift the delivery of Three Waters services to four new larger entities, which could borrow enough to upgrade the country’s water infrastructure.

  • Increase the budget for education on waste minimisation particularly around the burning of domestic rubbish. Reduce the cost of rubbish bags.

    Ensure council is fully engaged in the Three Waters process and is fully compensated for the loss of community assets.

    Enact a chip and neuter and registration policy for cats.

  • Improve the Three Waters solutions to ensure good quality drinking supplies, wastewater and sewage is managed effectively and safely.

    Stop the current Te Awamutu Waste Management transfer station which increases omissions.

  • Prioritise waste treatment processes and programmes that encourage waste reduction, re-use, recycling and facilitate commercial composting.

    Lobby to commit a portion of the GST taken from international visitors to be redistributed to local government to address local issues.

    Ensure council is committed to best practice pest control and provides safe, accessible off-leash dog exercise areas.

  • Increase the budget for education on waste minimisation particularly around the burning of domestic rubbish. Reduce the cost of rubbish bags.

    Ensure council is fully engaged in the Three Waters process and is fully compensated for the loss of community assets.

    Enact a chip and neuter and registration policy for cats.

  • Improve the Three Waters solutions to ensure good quality drinking supplies, wastewater and sewage is managed effectively and safely.

    Stop the current Te Awamutu Waste Management transfer station which increases omissions.

  • Prioritise waste treatment processes and programmes that encourage waste reduction, re-use, recycling and facilitate commercial composting.

    Lobby to commit a portion of the GST taken from international visitors to be redistributed to local government to address local issues.

    Ensure council is committed to best practice pest control and provides safe, accessible off-leash dog exercise areas.