Ruapehu councillors reject mayor's plea to reconsider water services partnership
Thursday 14 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Ruapehu District Council, Weston Kirton, Whanganui District Council
Ruapehu District Council has voted against Mayor Weston Kirton's request to reconsider a water services deal. The mayor argued the partnership with Whanganui District Council would increase household bills by nearly $1000 annually, but councillors upheld the original decision.
How they headlined it
More on Local Water Done Well council decisions
- Christchurch councillor criticises government water reforms for adding red tape
- Government passes Local Water Done Well legislation into law
- South Wairarapa water reform could lead to crippling bills
- Whanganui and Ruapehu to form joint water services entity
- Ruapehu councillors reject proposal for multi-council water body