Ruapehu District Council
Ruapehu District Council Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Ruapehu | |
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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 |
Ruapehu District Council (Māori: Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Ruapehu) is the territorial authority for the Ruapehu District of New Zealand.[1]
The council consists of the mayor of Ruapehu, Weston Kirton, and 9 ward councillors.[1]
Composition
Councillors
- Mayor: Weston Kirton
- General Ward: six councillors
- Māori Ward: three councillors[1]
Community boards
- 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
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
- ^ 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
External links
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