Ruapehu District Council

Ruapehu District Council (Te Kaunihera ā-Rohe o Ruapehu) is the territorial authority for the Ruapehu District of New Zealand.

The council consists of the mayor of Ruapehu,, and 9 ward councillors.

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), and Raetihi County Council (established in 1921).