Teitei Drives Illegal Formation
This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Ruapehu District Council’s failures. They’ve developed a reputation for treating...
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Barry Murphy
Sep 55 min read
Council’s Disregard for Public Opinion: A Pattern Emerges
People are not against Maori Wards, rather against the way they were enforced During yesterday’s Council meeting on Māori wards, our poll...
Barry Murphy
Sep 42 min read
A Closer Look at Our Poll on Māori Wards
Over the past few weeks, we've been running a poll to gauge public opinion on the issue of Māori Wards. The results have been nothing...
Barry Murphy
Aug 272 min read
Tauranga City Council Meeting: A Lesson in Proper Procedure
Yesterday, Tauranga City Council provided a clear example of how local government should operate by following proper procedures during...
Barry Murphy
Aug 243 min read
Stand Up for Ohakune: Join the Fight for Transparency and Accountability in Ruapehu District Council
The Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society (ORS) is calling on passionate and concerned citizens to step forward and consider standing...
Barry Murphy
Aug 222 min read
Ruapehu District Council: Power Struggles and Missed Opportunities
Ruapehu District Council has raised concerns about the soaring power prices impacting the region and employers to the district. But...
Barry Murphy
Aug 212 min read
Council's Gamble Backfires: Ratepayers Left in the Lurch
In the latest turn of events, Mayor Weston has once again found himself at the center of controversy. Just last week, he voiced his...
Barry Murphy
Aug 211 min read
Maori Wards Poll
The Ruapehu District Council (RDC) will need to ask the community whether they support the continued presence of Māori Wards in the next...
Barry Murphy
Aug 82 min read
Council Meeting on Māori Wards
Kia ora koutou, We hope this message finds you well. The Ruapehu District Council will soon decide on the future of Māori wards, as...
Barry Murphy
Jun 111 min read
KO did NOT follow contract Obligations
We received an OIA response that confirms that Kainga Ora did not follow their funding agreement held with Ministry of Housing and...
Barry Murphy
May 302 min read
RDC Refuse to Release Costs
We asked back in September 2023 (no response), we asked again in November (no response) and we asked again in March, we finally have word...
Barry Murphy
May 232 min read
LTP Submissions / RDC a Cult?
Council have released agenda for 29th May meeting to discuss the LTP submissions. It would appear that council officers are recommending...
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