Council News
The UV upgrade of another Council water treatment plant was achieved last week when the Tinwald plant came back online.
Council is encouraging event organisers to look at Baring Square East as a venue, after making a decision to not allow events that would require a road closure on East Street, south of Havelock Street.
Nominations open next week for the 2025 local elections and potential candidates are already staking a claim for some of the 21 roles available around the Ashburton District.
Full vehicle access to the road around Lake Hood will be restored today although a public health warning on the lake remains. People are still urged to adhere to the public health warning and avoid contact recreation with the lake.
There is something quite special about presenting citizenship to 93 new Kiwis this week, as our country celebrates Matariki.
The most popular dog name in the Ashburton District is Pip, according to our dog registration data.
A free family show called The Snow is one of the highlights of a winter-themed What’s On Guide for activities at Council facilities over the coming school holidays.
The public holiday for Matariki on Friday 20 June 2025 will see temporary changes to some Council services and facilities.
The latest cyanobacteria reading at Lake Hood has unfortunately delayed Council consideration about re-opening the lake to the public for water sports.
The water treatment plant at Argyle Park will be shut down for about four hours on Tuesday 17 June and residents in the Allenton area may notice reduced pressure in the water network.