Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu District Council (Māori: Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Ruapehu) is the territorial authority for the Ruapehu District of New Zealand.
The council consists of the mayor of Ruapehu, Weston Kirton, and 9 ward councillors.
Composition
Councillors
- Mayor: Weston Kirton
- General Ward: six councillors
- Māori Ward: three councillors
Community boards
- Ōwhango-National Park Community Board: five elected members, one appointed councillor
- Taumarunui-Ōhura Ward Community Board: five elected members, one appointed councillor
- Waimarino-Waiouru Community Board: five elected members, one appointed councillor
History
The council was established in 1989, through the merger of Taumarunui County Council (established in 1910), Ohakune County Council (established in 1911), and Raetihi County Council (established in 1921).
References
- ^ "About Ruapehu District Council". ruapehudc.govt.nz. Ruapehu District Council.
- ^ Fraser, B (1986). The New Zealand Book of Events. Auckland: Reed Methuen.
- ^ Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Ohakune