Latest from Raetihi

Iwi celebrate $21.7m settlement but brace for challenges ahead

Iwi negotiator Aiden Gilbert said the day was joyful but there were challenges ahead.

Triferno obstacle course set to fire up Blazing Hills event

The Triferno course combines three routes for a 20km, 90-obstacle challenge.

‘Critical moment’: Third reading of iwi Treaty settlement bill

More than 150 members will travel to Parliament on March 6 for the reading.

‘Pretty fearless’: 16-year-old girl dominates NZ motocross circuit

Karaitiana Horne won three major motocross titles in 2024.

Ruapehu speed signs could cost council $132,000

Speed limits near Ruapehu urban schools will reduce to 30km/h by May 1.

‘Benefit us all’: ‘Historic’ partnership deal signed

Ngāti Hāua Iwi Trust and Ruapehu District Council have signed a confidential agreement.

Iwi voters back Ngāti Hāua Treaty settlement

The settlement includes statutory pardons for tūpuna wrongfully convicted in 1846.

Adventure Highway Art Trail to showcase Ruapehu’s creative talent

It is planned for the weekends of February 22-23 and March 1-2.

‘Very strong symbols’: Urgent push to save historic Rātana temple

The aim is to complete the restoration by the Raetihi church's centennial in 2026.

'Extremely sad situation': Dog euthanised after attacking 5-year-old at school

The dog was surrendered to the council by its owners and euthanised.

Ngāti Rangi appoints new tribal rūnanga chair

Troy Brown will take on the role in December when Whetu Moataane stands down.

Historic election ahead as iwi form new governance board

Three central North Island iwi are preparing to elect their first board of trustees.

'Huge undertaking': Funding on the way for Parapara resilience

'On the Parapara, I’d say the warranty is five years at best.'

Fears mill closures could create ‘ghost towns’

Raetihi residents say the negative flow-on effect is already being felt.

‘It’s a worry’: Council fears Raetihi community hub roadblock

A Government directive to councils to deliver the basics has cast a shadow over plans.

'Bleak future' fears after mill closures

Community leaders say the impact will be widespread across Ruapehu and surrounding region.

Hundreds lose jobs as Ruapehu mills close

'As tough as this news is, our people need certainty to get on with their lives.'

#RescueRuapehu campaign launched

A petition urges the Government to intervene to save hundreds of jobs.