Ruapehu District Council

Ruapehu Māori 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). Three councillors will be elected from the Ruapehu Māori 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.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

Local democracy

Local government is a foundational part of our democracy. But local democracy isn’t just about holding elections every three years – it’s about the day-to-day ways people have their say in the decisions that affect us all.

  • Normalise the use of Tikanga and Kawa within the political spectrum of council.

    Create an environment that feels approachable, safe and inviting so the general public will engage with council.

    Start monthly workshops with those employed by council to get regular feedback on their workplace conditions.

  • Create a standing committee to include all iwi and hapū to allow the Māori community to actively participate within council.

  • Ruapehu can be Aotearoa New Zealand's cultural and eco Mecca – we are a great gathering of many peoples, of mountains, rivers and forests.

    Committed to Māori representation and engagement, empower the voice of women as leaders and ensure all minority groups are heard.

    Transform council into a group of dynamic, creative and innovative individuals that will listen and work for its people.

  • Normalise the use of Tikanga and Kawa within the political spectrum of council.

    Create an environment that feels approachable, safe and inviting so the general public will engage with council.

    Start monthly workshops with those employed by council to get regular feedback on their workplace conditions.

  • Create a standing committee to include all iwi and hapū to allow the Māori community to actively participate within council.

  • Ruapehu can be Aotearoa New Zealand's cultural and eco Mecca – we are a great gathering of many peoples, of mountains, rivers and forests.

    Committed to Māori representation and engagement, empower the voice of women as leaders and ensure all minority groups are heard.

    Transform council into a group of dynamic, creative and innovative individuals that will listen and work for its people.