Latest News
Latest news
Winter gravel treatment for unsealed roads
Enough gravel to fill seven Olympic-sized swimming pools has been applied to the district’s unsealed roads in the past five weeks as Council’s winter maintenance programme gets into gear.
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CE Hamish Riach: Pipe renewals lead winter work
One of my regular walking routes takes me past the Argyle Park water treatment plant and it’s been great to see that upgrade project be completed well ahead of schedule.
Gully traps in stormwater spotlight
Downpipes illegally connected to gully traps on residential properties are putting pressure on Council’s wastewater networks, particularly in the Tinwald catchment.
Community board members declared elected
The five new members of the Methven Community Board have been officially declared elected to office.
Earthworks for mini golf course under way
Mayor Neil Brown turned the first sod of earth for Ashburton's new mini golf course on Tuesday, using a 5-tonne mini excavator.
Line Road wastewater pipe renewal to begin
Parts of Line Road, in Methven, will be closed to traffic from 18 August while new wastewater pipes are installed over the next two months.
Snap Send Solve helps keep our district tidy
Ever spotted a pothole, overflowing rubbish bin, or graffiti and wondered who to tell? There’s a free app to help, use Snap Send Solve and reporting local issues is easier than ever.
MAYOR: Still work to do, despite elections
The next couple of months before the local elections will speed by, and already I’ve found myself doing things for the last time.
Meet our new Ashburton Library manager
Council has appointed a familiar face as the new Ashburton Library manager.
Local Elections: Be informed before you vote
Voters in the Ashburton District are being encouraged to be as informed as possible about the candidates in the coming local elections, and their reasons for standing.
Council Brief
A weekly roundup of our top news and important notices. Council Brief is published every Thursday in the Ashburton Courier, Ashburton Guardian and on this website.
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Public Notices
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From the Mayor & CE
CE Hamish Riach: Pipe renewals lead winter work
One of my regular walking routes takes me past the Argyle Park water treatment plant and it’s been great to see that upgrade project be completed well ahead of schedule.
MAYOR: Still work to do, despite elections
The next couple of months before the local elections will speed by, and already I’ve found myself doing things for the last time.
Upcoming meetings
Council
20 August 2025, 1.00 pm
Workshop
27 August 2025, 1.30 pm
COMMITTEE: Road Safety Co-Ordinating
9 September 2025, 9.30 am
COMMITTEE: Three Waters
10 September 2025, 9.30 am
COMMITTEE: Audit & Risk
10 September 2025, 1.00 pm
Road Closures
LINE ROAD
from 10 Sep 6:00 to 1 Oct 18:00
MCCLOYS ROAD (ONE-WAY)
from 10 Sep 6:00 to 1 Oct 18:00
LINE ROAD
from 18 Aug 6:00 to 19 Sep 18:00
TANCRED STREET
from 14 Jul 7:00 to 29 Aug 18:00
KING STREET, ALEXANDER STREET
from 3 Feb 6:00 to 13 Sep 18:00
View all Road Closures | Live map
Ashburton District Council Events
Opening | Operation Grapple: We Were There
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum
Join us for the opening of our new exhibition, Operation Grapple: We Were There.In 1957/58 the British Government conducted a series of nuclear weapons tests...
Operation Grapple: We Were There
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum
In 1957/58 the British Government conducted a series of nuclear weapons tests at Christmas Island and Malden Island in the mid-Pacific Ocean. This series of...
Artist Talks | Bobby Kurb, Chloe Summerhayes, and Sam Walker
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum
Join us for three artist talks featuring Bobby Kurb, Chloe Summerhayes and Sam Walker.Bobby will discuss his new exhibition Before Black and White there was...
Hakatere Noodle Festival 2025
Ashburton District Council
The Hakatere Noodle Festival is back with more yummy dishes and free entertainment.
Facilities News
Earthworks for mini golf course under way
EA Networks Centre
Mayor Neil Brown turned the first sod of earth for Ashburton's new mini golf course on Tuesday, using a 5-tonne mini excavator.
Sports centre celebrates 500,000th visitor, new record coming
EA Networks Centre
The EA Networks Centre celebrated a visitor milestone and new record on Wednesday when its 500,000th customer walked through the door.
Splashdeck, toddler pool surface to be replaced
EA Networks Centre
The new surface of the splashdeck and toddler pool at EA Networks Centre is not up to scratch and will be replaced by the contractor who installed it, at no cost to Council.
Your What's On Guide for the winter school holidays
Library
A free family show called The Snow is one of the highlights of a winter-themed What’s On Guide for activities at Council facilities over the coming school holidays.
Project News
Stockwater Exit Transition Plan: Reports available to the public
2025 News
Residents interested in Council’s work to exit its stockwater delivery service can now read three investigation reports related to Pudding Hill, the first of 17 stockwater intakes under consideration.
Drop-in sessions for stockwater exit work
2025 News
Council is holding two drop-in sessions for the public to be part of the discussion about the future of Bushside and Stoney Creek stockwater intakes.
Stockwater Exit: Bushside Intake public survey open
2025 News
Council is seeking the views of the wider community on the future of the Bushside stockwater intake.
Stockwater Exit: Water balance report commissioned
2025 News
Council has commissioned a water balance report for the Washpen/Mt Harding Creek system, as part of its work on the future of the Pudding Hill stockwater intake.
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Alerts & advisories
Water pipe renewals under way from 7 July
Work to renew water pipes on Tancred Street and Philip Street in Ashburton will begin on 7 July, with road closures in the affected areas.
Short shutdown for Rakaia water supply
Rakaia residents are being asked to conserve water on Monday 7 July when new UV disinfection equipment at the town’s water treatment plant is being commissioned.
Allenton water upgrade may lower pressure
Some parts of Allenton may experience low water pressure on Tuesday 1 July, while critical connections are made for a UV upgrade at the Argyle Park water treatment plant.
Short shutdown for Argyle Park water plant
The water treatment plant at Argyle Park will be shut down for about four hours on Tuesday 17 June and residents in the Allenton area may notice reduced pressure in the water network.