A new chapter in the relationship between the Ruapehu District Council and iwi Ngāti Rangi has begun with the signing of a new relationship agreement.
The agreement established a framework for a co-operative and collaborative future between the two groups, they said.
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton said the signing solidified a joint commitment to work together for the betterment of the community.
“Council deeply appreciates the goodwill and spirit that has characterised our relationship thus far and we firmly believe that we have laid a strong foundation for our future endeavours.”
He was confident the council and Ngāti Rangi would achieve the co-operative and collaborative future both parties wanted.