Ruapehu District Council (Māori: Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Ruapehu) is the territorial authority for the Ruapehu District of New Zealand.[1]
Ruapehu District Council Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Ruapehu | |
|---|---|
| Type | |
| Type | |
| Houses | Governing Body |
Term limits | None |
| History | |
| Founded | March 6, 1989 |
| Leadership | |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 10 seats (1 mayor, 6 general ward seats, 3 māori seats) |
Length of term | 3 years |
| Website | |
| ruapehudc | |
The council consists of the mayor of Ruapehu, Weston Kirton, and 9 ward councillors.[1]
Composition edit
Councillors edit
- Mayor: Weston Kirton
- General Ward: six councillors
- Māori Ward: three councillors[1]
Community boards edit
- 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[1]
History edit
The council was established in 1989, through the merger of Taumarunui County Council (established in 1910),[2] Ohakune County Council (established in 1911),[3] and Raetihi County Council (established in 1921).[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c d "About Ruapehu District Council". ruapehudc.govt.nz. Ruapehu District Council.
- ^ a b Fraser, B (1986). The New Zealand Book of Events. Auckland: Reed Methuen.
- ^ Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Ohakune