Ruapehu District Council () is the territorial authority for the Ruapehu District of New Zealand.
The council consists of the mayor of Ruapehu, , and 9 ward councillors.
Composition Councillors Mayor: General Ward: six councillors Māori Ward: three councillors
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
History The council was established in 1989, through the merger of Taumarunui County Council (established in 1910), Ohakune County Council (established in 1911), Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand 1966: Ohakune and Raetihi County Council (established in 1921).
References
External links Official website