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Project Tongariro, DOC open bookings for nature experiences 16th November 2023 /

Project Tongariro, DOC open bookings for nature experiences

The Department of Conservation and Project Tongariro have opened bookings for its Mahi Aroha 2024 range of nature-based experiences and events.


Ruapehu ski fields ready for busy spring 14th September 2023

Ruapehu ski fields ready for busy spring

The spring season at Whakapapa and Tūroa ski fields at Mt Ruapehu is shaping up to be busy, says Ruapehu Alpine Lifts.


Man rescued from Mt Ruapehu glacier 1st March 2022 /

Man rescued from Mt Ruapehu glacier

A man had to be rescued at Mount Ruapehu on the weekend after sustaining serious injuries following a fall on ice and rocks.


Ruapehu garden awarded 5-star garden of National Significance 16th February 2022 /

Ruapehu garden awarded 5-star garden of National Significance

Bradley’s Garden in Taumarunui has been recognised as a 5-star Garden of National Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust.


$6m airport funding to boost Ruapehu visitor plan – mayor 3rd March 2020

$6m airport funding to boost Ruapehu visitor plan – mayor

The Government’s $5.9m funding for the upgrade and expansion of Taupō Airport will boost Ruapehu’s visitor strategy, says the region’s mayor.


Mayor: 2019 a big year for Ruapehu tourism 11th December 2019 /

Mayor: 2019 a big year for Ruapehu tourism

Confidence in Ruapehu tourism is growing after a big year for the region, Ruapehu mayor Don Cameron said following the the third annual Visit Ruapehu Industry Forum last week.


Mt Ruapehu training ground ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics 11th October 2019 /

Mt Ruapehu training ground ahead of Beijing Winter Olympics

A group of 35 Chinese Winter Olympic Games staff took the slopes of Mt Ruapehu in a bid to hone their rescue knowledge and techniques in time for the World Cup and the Winter Olympic Games in 2022.


Ruapehu cites winter campaigns for 33% jump in visitor spend 19th September 2018 /

Ruapehu cites winter campaigns for 33% jump in visitor spend

Visit Ruapehu has attributed consecutive winter campaigns for a big jump in domestic and Australian visitor spending in the region.


Travellers urged to enjoy local attractions as Desert Rd closes 7th March 2018 /

Travellers urged to enjoy local attractions as Desert Rd closes

Travellers affected by the closure of the Desert Rd today are being encouraged to factor a bit more time into their journey so that they can enjoy some of the sites and activities on the alternate route.


Ruapehu launches new brand 12th December 2017 / /

Ruapehu launches new brand

Two milestone events in support of Ruapehu business development and Council’s goal of increasing jobs, incomes and opportunities took place at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel last week.


Ruapehu Easter Sunday trading rules under review 28th November 2017

Ruapehu Easter Sunday trading rules under review

All Ruapehu shops will be able to decide for themselves if they want to open on Easter Sunday next year if a Draft Easter Sunday Shop Trading Policy being consulted on is adopted by Council.


New tourism organisation for North Island explored 5th October 2017 / /

New tourism organisation for North Island explored

A new tourism entity to take over Visit Ruapehu and other central North Island regional tourism bodies has been proposed by Ruapehu District Council.


Ruapehu i-SITE conference overwhelming success 18th September 2017 /

Ruapehu i-SITE conference overwhelming success

Ruapehu’s tourism and visitor sector is anticipating a big jump in interest following the success of the National i-SITE Visitor Information Network Conference.


Council agrees support to Annual Plan funding proposals 22nd May 2017

Council agrees support to Annual Plan funding proposals

Ruapehu District Council have voted in favour of supporting the proposals for funding economic development.