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Barry Murphy
Jan 51 min read
ORS Society needs your help
We’re excited to announce that our new website, ORS.nz , is now live! While there are still some tweaks to be made, we’ve successfully...
Barry Murphy
Dec 16, 20241 min read
Snowmass Walkway to Carrot Park
Thanks to Mr Holland, the developer of Snowmass, RMC and Alpine Way, it looks like there may finally be light at the end of the tunnel...
Barry Murphy
Dec 16, 20242 min read
Ruapehu Council Caught Again
Today, we received communication from the Ruapehu District Council (RDC) regarding the costs associated with the Teitei Drive project,...
Barry Murphy
Nov 30, 20243 min read
Govt funding for Ohakune Housing - Māori Housing Partnership
A recent announcement regarding a Māori Housing Partnership highlights plans to deliver 198 affordable rental homes across New Zealand,...
Barry Murphy
Nov 28, 20241 min read
KO Confirms Costs & Denies Disputed RDC Negotiations
Today we have finally received a response from Kainga Ora with regards to the costs associated with Teitei Drive to date. They have also...
Barry Murphy
Nov 4, 20243 min read
Teitei Drives Illegal Formation
This is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the Ruapehu District Council’s failures. They’ve developed a reputation for treating...
Barry Murphy
Sep 5, 20245 min read
Council’s Disregard for Public Opinion: A Pattern Emerges
People are not against Maori Wards, rather against the way they were enforced During yesterday’s Council meeting on Māori wards, our poll...
Barry Murphy
Sep 4, 20242 min read
A Closer Look at Our Poll on Māori Wards
Over the past few weeks, we've been running a poll to gauge public opinion on the issue of Māori Wards. The results have been nothing...
Barry Murphy
Aug 27, 20242 min read
Tauranga City Council Meeting: A Lesson in Proper Procedure
Yesterday, Tauranga City Council provided a clear example of how local government should operate by following proper procedures during...
Barry Murphy
Aug 24, 20243 min read
Stand Up for Ohakune: Join the Fight for Transparency and Accountability in Ruapehu District Council
The Ohakune Ratepayers and Residents' Society (ORS) is calling on passionate and concerned citizens to step forward and consider standing...
Barry Murphy
Aug 22, 20242 min read
Ruapehu District Council: Power Struggles and Missed Opportunities
Ruapehu District Council has raised concerns about the soaring power prices impacting the region and employers to the district. But...
Barry Murphy
Aug 21, 20242 min read
Council's Gamble Backfires: Ratepayers Left in the Lurch
In the latest turn of events, Mayor Weston has once again found himself at the center of controversy. Just last week, he voiced his...
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