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The Mayor of Ruapehu officiates over the Ruapehu District Council.

Weston Kirton

Weston Kirton who previously held the role from 1995 to 2001, and was later elected again in 2022. Kirton's return was a significant political comeback after over two decades, with a focus on community and economic challenges such as managing tourism and local development, before his re-election.

Sue Morris

Elected in 2001, Sue Morris rebranded Ruapehu to be more tourist friendly and maintain the public. The more challenging aspect of her term was to maintain the public facilities with the dwindling economy.

Don Cameron

Don Cameron was mayor from 2013 to 2022.

List of mayors

References

1. "Ruapehu District Council". www.ruapehudc.govt.nz. Ruapehu District Council. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
2. Edmunds, Susan (13 June 2024). "How much your local council gets paid". RNZ. Retrieved 31 December 2024.
3. "Elected Representatives – Ruapehu District Council". ruapehudc.govt.nz. Ruapehu District Council.
4. Mathias, Shanti (8 October 2022). "New mayor of Ruapehu officiates wedding before hearing result". The Spinoff. Retrieved 8 October 2022.
5. "Good insight into district's challenges was key". NZ Herald. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 16 December 2024.
6. "Council comprises". ruapehudc.govt.nz. Ruapehu District Council.
7. "Mayor Cameron gets 3 more years". Ruapehu District Council. 8 October 2016.
8. Stowell, Laurel (22 August 2019). "Former mayor, councillor and dairy farmer stands for Horizons". Whanganui Chronicle. The New Zealand Herald.
9. Stowell, Laurel (31 December 2013). "Good insight into district's challenges was key". Whanganui Chronicle. The New Zealand Herald.
10. "New mayor for Ruapehu in midst of water crisis". RNZ. 12 October 2013.

• Lists of mayors of places in New Zealand
• Mayors of places in Manawatū-Whanganui
• Ruapehu District
• Mayors of districts in New Zealand