Ruapehu District Council

16/06/2026

RUATITI ROAD SLIP UPDATE
Following further assessment of the slip site last week, specialist geotechnical contractors have reviewed the unstable rock face and confirmed that a large rock slab needs to be stabilised using rock bolts. Due to the nature of the rock, it cannot be safely removed using conventional excavation methods.

Rock stabilisation work is scheduled to begin this week.

From Monday, the road is expected to remain closed for at least a further two weeks while rock stabilisation and road reconstruction works are completed. This timeframe is weather dependent.

We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding while these essential safety works are carried out.

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16/06/2026

This July take the Plastic Free Challenge
https://youtu.be/ByayHG5CscE?si=U-DL78AGw7DOon7s

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Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

15/06/2026

There are still a few more hours to share your views

Our community survey closes at 9pm tonight. This is your last chance to tell us what matters most for our district's future. It takes under ten minutes.

Results will be shared with elected members at the Council meeting on 24 June.

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDC_SLG_2026

15/06/2026

🚨 Ōhura Community Emergency Hub – Official Launch 🚨

Join us for the official launch of the Ōhura Community Emergency Hub and learn how local people can come together to support one another when normal services, roads or communications are disrupted.

📅 Sunday, 21 June 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 12:00pm
📍 Ōhura & Districts Memorial Hall
🔥 BBQ to follow after the hui

Come along to:

✅ Learn what a Community Emergency Hub is and how it works
✅ Meet local volunteers, community leaders and neighbours
✅ Find out how you can volunteer or support your community
✅ Help strengthen Ōhura’s local readiness and resilience

A Community Emergency Hub helps locals to:

🔹 Share local information and report community issues
🔹 Connect people who need help with those who can provide it
🔹 Coordinate local resources, skills and practical support
🔹 Check on vulnerable people and support community wellbeing
🔹 Stay connected and informed until normal services are restored

Whether you are a resident, farmer, grower, business owner, community group member, or someone who wants to help make Ōhura safer and more resilient, we would love to see you there.

📧 RSVP: [email protected]

Together, we can build a stronger, safer and more resilient Ōhura.

15/06/2026

If you're in Ohura there are delicious hot sausages available outside the Ohura Hall where the Flood Recovery and Resilience hui is being held

14/06/2026

🚗 FOR SALE: 2017 Mitsubishi ASX 2.3 DL (KWB996)
102,000km on the clock. Clean and tidy with bodywork in good condition.
Please note: the car has recently developed an engine rattle and an exhaust manifold leak, and will NOT pass a WOF in its current state.
RDC is looking for $7,000 or near offer. Buyer to collect from Huia Street, Taumarunui.
VIEWING & QUESTIONS
To arrange a viewing or any queries please contact [email protected], attention Fleet.

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14/06/2026

Don't miss your chance to have your say

Our survey on the future of local government closes 9pm tomorrow, Tuesday 16 June. If you've been meaning to share your thoughts, there's still time.

Tell us what you love about Ruapehu and what must be protected.

Results will be shared with elected members at the Council meeting on 24 June.

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDC_SLG_2026

12/06/2026

Weekend plans, Ruapehu? Add ten minutes for your district's future

Our community survey on local government reform closes 9pm Tuesday. Tell us what matters most to you!
The survey that takes about ten minutes to complete.

Results will be shared with elected members at the Council meeting on 24 June.

👉 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RDC_SLG_2026

Please share this with your networks, neighbours and whānau — the more of Ruapehu we hear from, the stronger our community's voice.

11/06/2026

11/06/2026

UPDATE: 3.30pm FRIDAY 12 JUNE

Following receipt of compliant sample results, Waiouru Military Camp and surrounding residents are advised that the Do Not Drink water notice has now been lifted, and the water can be used as normal.

Further information including sample results will be available shortly at: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/water

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BOTTLE and TANKER WATER AVAILABLE
5L bottled water is available outside the camp security gate - there is also a tanker at Z Energy and at the Primary School - take your own containers.

THU 11 JUNE 2026
WAIOURU - DO NOT DRINK WATER NOTICE
NZ Defence Force has issued a precautionary Do Not Drink notice for the Waiouru water supply, due to detection of chemicals in a water sample above the maximum allowable value under the Drinking Water Standards for NZ.

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, you are advised NOT TO USE tap water for:
• drinking (including making of sachet juice/drinks)
• making ice
• food preparation
• brushing teeth
• preparing infant/toddler formula.

Council and the NZDF have purchased 5L water bottles which are being delivered to the NZDF base this evening

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