Tuesday, 3 August 2021, 4:06 pm This August is set to be a significant month for local government in Ruapehu with Council due to decide on its 'initial representation proposal' at its meeting on the 25th. The 'initial representation proposal', which will be consulted on with Ruapehu communities, will set out Council's key representation decisions including the number of councillors, how they are elected (at large or by wards or a mix), and whether to have Community Boards. If Council opts for wards and Community Boards the 'initial representation proposal' will also put forward the boundaries and names for both. Mayor Cameron said that