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Downpipes illegally connected to gully traps on residential properties are putting pressure on Council’s wastewater networks, particularly in the Tinwald catchment.

13 August 2025

Portrait photos of a man and woman

The five new members of the Methven Community Board have been officially declared elected to office.

13 August 2025

Three men standing by excavator

Mayor Neil Brown turned the first sod of earth for Ashburton's new mini golf course on Tuesday, using a 5-tonne mini excavator.

12 August 2025

Large plastic pipe underground

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.

11 August 2025

Cellphone in the hand

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.

7 August 2025

Mayor Neil Brown

The next couple of months before the local elections will speed by, and already I’ve found myself doing things for the last time.

7 August 2025

Woman holding books

Council has appointed a familiar face as the new Ashburton Library manager.

6 August 2025

Man being videoed

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.

6 August 2025

Pouring glass of water from tap

Council is progressing plans to extend its drinking water network in north-east Ashburton.

5 August 2025

Vehicle bridge over braided river

Last month we finished geotechnical investigations in and around Ashburton/Hakatere River to help us understand what the ground is like beneath the surface.

4 August 2025

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