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The Dromore community drinking water supply will be shut down on Wednesday 22 October from 9am until 2pm as part of preliminary work to replace the main pipeline that distributes water to households on the rural supply.

17 October 2025

Minigolf holes under construction

Ashburton’s new minigolf course is coming to life, hole-by-hole at the EA Networks Centre.

16 October 2025

Home swimming pool

Council staff have been visiting commercial properties around the district as part of work around backflow prevention rules set by the Water Services Authority, Taumata Arowai.

15 October 2025

Woman sitting at desk

Ashburton’s new mayor Liz McMillan will be sworn into office at the end of the month, alongside her newly-elected district councillors and the Methven Community Board.

13 October 2025

golden retriever dog

Thinking about getting a dog? Or already have one and want to learn more?

13 October 2025

Liz McMillan has been declared the new Mayor of the Ashburton District, following the release of final results in the 2025 local elections.

11 October 2025

Trees near a pond

The new term of Council also signals a new three-year term for the volunteers who sit on the district's hall boards, reserve boards and domain boards.

10 October 2025

Farmland and mountains

Property owners on the Methven and Methven-Springfield drinking water supply are being asked to conserve water on October 15 and 16 while new pipes are connected to the town’s water treatment plant on Longs Ford Road.

10 October 2025

Man rides mobility scooter

Council is teaming up with Greypower to run a free information session about mobility scooters and how to use them safely.

9 October 2025

Mayor Neil Brown

This is my final column and I feel a mix of pride, sadness and excitement.

9 October 2025

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