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2 March

Applications open for community grants

Applications are now open for the Ashburton District Council’s community grants, with funding available until the end of March.

26 February

Awards judges give high praise

The judging panel for the 2026 ANZ Business of the Year Awards had high praise for the standard of entries received this year.

26 February

Care urged around SH1 road works

Ashburton District residents are being warned about traffic congestion on State Highway 1 this weekend, with extra traffic expected because of an event in Christchurch.

26 February

Mayor: We're building a solid game plan

Our Annual Plan discussions will continue into the next fortnight and we expect to have a draft plan ready by 11 March.

25 February

Lake Hood manager proposed as research ramps up

Ashburton District Council is proposing to create a dedicated Lake Hood Manager role as part of its draft 2026/27 Annual Plan, reflecting the scale of work required to secure the lake’s long-term future.

25 February

Stockwater Exit: Good turnout to info session

There was a good turnout to the public information session at the Ruapuna Hall last week, when about 35 people came along to hear about the future of the Cracroft and Klondyke stockwater intakes.

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26 January

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Proposal to close road(s) to vehicular traffic - Wakanui Bent Sprint

Plan Change 8 Talleys - Further submissions

Notice of DLC Hearing - J Alexandre

Plan Change 7 Further Submissions - Coniston Park

Proposed Road Closure - Somerton Road Standing Quarter Mile Sprint

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