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.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • Build a region-long trail and walk trail in partnership with Manawhenua and encourage cultural tours throughout the rohe.

    Ensure accessible walkways and pathways in our towns designed for mobility scooters, bikes and walkers in mind.

    Partner with schools and build a bicycle project and road safety road map to increase road safety awareness and also increase youth fitness.

  • Work with the local iwi to establish extended cycleway.

  • Work with mana whenua and incorporate local history along a walking trail, implemented and hosted by local iwi.

    Ensure all areas are easily accessible and safe for all pedestrians, including whānau with disabilities.

  • Build a region-long trail and walk trail in partnership with Manawhenua and encourage cultural tours throughout the rohe.

    Ensure accessible walkways and pathways in our towns designed for mobility scooters, bikes and walkers in mind.

    Partner with schools and build a bicycle project and road safety road map to increase road safety awareness and also increase youth fitness.

  • Work with the local iwi to establish extended cycleway.

  • Work with mana whenua and incorporate local history along a walking trail, implemented and hosted by local iwi.

    Ensure all areas are easily accessible and safe for all pedestrians, including whānau with disabilities.