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The Methven Community Board is to take over governance of the Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, while the community considers other ways to manage the facility.

23 January 2026

Young business woman

Council is hosting a free two-day workshop next month, aimed at helping people aged 18-30 learn more about how to start and run a business.

23 January 2026

Swimming lanes in a pool

Council is proposing to stop providing a squad swimming programme at the end of June, following a review of its operation, cost and Council’s future role.

22 January 2026

Senior couple out for drive

Ashburton's older drivers are being encouraged to sign up for a free refresher course aimed at helping them stay independent and driving for longer.

22 January 2026

Man in suit

Well, I’m just over two months into my role as your Councillor for the Eastern ward, a position I took on to give something back to our great community.

22 January 2026

Gala dinner with aviation theme

It’s less than a month now until the ANZ Business of the Year Awards gala dinner on 20 February.

21 January 2026

shipping containers in a small canal

Scientists will return to Lake Hood this week to supervise setting up the site of a full scientific study of products designed to control algae.

20 January 2026

Sprinkler on grass

Council has lifted water restrictions for households and businesses connected to its community supplies around the district.

19 January 2026

High rainfall in the foothills over the weekend has led to Pudding Hill and Methven Auxiliary stockwater intakes being washed out on Sunday, resulting in reduced stockwater flows across the Methven to Chertsey areas.

19 January 2026

Aerial photo of roundabout

Council will rehabilitate another section of Fairfield Road and upgrade the Oak Grove roundabout after receiving additional funding from NZ Transport Agency.

19 January 2026

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