Ruapehu land for tender

The Ruapehu District Council is expecting significant interest in its latest abandoned land tender, given that demand outstripped supply in its earlier land-tender sale programmes.

The latest tender round includes 10 properties of bare land and opens next Tuesday.

Peter Till, council chief executive, said the abandoned land included six lots in Ohura, two in Waiouru and one each in Manunui and Taumarunui.

"This will be council's fourth tender round in recent years," Mr Till said.

He said interest in the abandoned land sales had been increasing with each subsequent tender, and those previous sales had been "a huge success".

"Council now has a database of over 500 prospective buyers who have been asked to be advised when the tender opens," he said.

Mr Till said that buyers in earlier tenders had included local residents and people from around the North Island looking for affordable land for holiday accommodation.

"Everyone knows that Ruapehu is an amazing place for a winter holiday. However, its reputation as a year-round destination and adventure playground is growing rapidly. This has been recognised by smart investors," he said.

More information can be found at the council's website; www.ruapehudc.govt.nz. Tenders close at 4pm on July 5.