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9 December

Big projects ahead for water services

A water meter trial in Rakaia will run alongside 14 significant water services projects to be delivered by Council in the 2026-27 financial year.

9 December

Stockwater Exit: Council to consider partial closure of Pudding Hill race network

Council will consider a recommendation from the Stockwater Transition Working Group on 17 December to partially close the Pudding Hill stockwater race network.

8 December

Water restrictions in force as consumption rises

Level 2 water restrictions have been implemented across the Ashburton District, in response to a jump in water consumption and no significant rain in the forecast.

4 December

Council services over the 2025-26 holiday period

To help residents and businesses plan for the Christmas and New Year period, here’s a summary of Council services over the holiday period from 24 December 2025 to 5 January 2026 – there are a few temporary changes to operating hours at some facilities.

4 December

Cr Russell Ellis: How do we roll with change?

It was great to be part of the happy crowd that filled Baring Square East on Saturday night to see the lighting of the giant Christmas tree.

2 December

Warm welcome for top women golfers

Ashburton Mayor Liz McMillan welcomed 60 of New Zealand’s best amateur women golfers yesterday, ahead of the inter-provincial teams tournament being hosted by the Ashburton Golf Club this week.

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1 November

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Big projects ahead for water services

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Water restrictions in force as consumption rises

Council services over the 2025-26 holiday period

Cr Russell Ellis: How do we roll with change?

Warm welcome for top women golfers

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