Council News
The public holiday over King’s Birthday weekend 2025 will see temporary changes to some Council services and facilities.
Council is updating its Water Races Bylaw, which sets out rules for day-to-day maintenance of water races and changes to the network.
Council is holding two drop-in sessions for the public to be part of the discussion about the future of Bushside and Stoney Creek stockwater intakes.
Contractors are planning to commission new UV equipment at the Tinwald water treatment plant in the week 26-31 May and Council is advising residents that the work could affect water pressure.
Ashburton District Council has awarded its solid waste management contract to Christchurch-based waste management company WasteCo.
Council has adopted the Stand Alone Business Unit as the delivery model for future water services in the Ashburton District.
If you’re flying with Air New Zealand this month, make sure you read the Kia Ora magazine tucked into the seat pocket in front of you – you’ll find Ashburton’s big Glow in the Park event on one of the pages.
Following a successful trial last year, low sensory sessions are returning to EA Networks Glow in the Park this King’s Birthday weekend.
A 75-page report will be presented to Councillors on Wednesday, providing an information update on water quality issues at Lake Hood and the work currently underway to address them.
Two cedar trees and an oak planted in a community space outside the Blue Pub in Methven will soon be bathed in a special glow.