Press Release – Ruapehu District CouncilUnder the proposals, smaller buildings in towns with fewer than 10,000 residents would no longer require remediation or warning notices, though owners would still need to secure faades before removal from the register. For the Chateau, where estimates for a complete refurbishment are up to $100+ million, this is huge,” said Mayor Kirton. “The Chateau is a treasured part of our heritage, but it has also been a vital contributor to our economy. “This gives building owners the breathing space they need to plan, secure funding, and carry out major works in a way that is practical and sustainable,” he noted. These proposals have the potential to significantly reduce costs and help reinvigorate our communities as intended,” he said.