Council News
Council will consider a recommendation from the Stockwater Transition Working Group on 17 December to partially close the Pudding Hill stockwater race network.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A no parking zone is to be created on Methven Chertsey Road outside Methven’s new elder care facility.
The world of wearable arts is coming to Ashburton … and it has a bridal vibe.
Contractors working for KiwiRail will be undertaking repairs on the Tinwald viaduct from 1-20 December and there will be no access for pedestrians or cyclists.
There are wedding bells ringing at Rokowhiria, the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, where staff are preparing a special collection of wedding gowns for public viewing.
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