Council News
Ashburton District Council has been recognised as an Advanced Welcoming Community, one of the first councils in New Zealand to achieve the status.
Work on 16 new elderly persons housing units at Friendship Lane hit a milestone last week, with tradies and Councillors invited to a roof shout.
Ashburton District Council will soon begin the recruitment process for its Chief Executive position.
The Methven Community Board is encouraging people to submit their ideas on a new community plan for the town before submissions close on Sunday 22 December.
The end of the year always brings a little opportunity for reflection and, while there is still much to do, there is plenty to acknowledge, and in a good way.
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown opened a new 15-home Kāinga Ora development on Dobson Street this week.
Ashburton Library has launched two reading challenges just in time for the summer school holidays.
With Christmas around the corner, I wanted to share a few practical gift ideas that make a great addition to any emergency kit.
Councillors will consider options for some native planting on the district’s rural road reserves.
A road safety trial at a rural intersection in the Ashburton District suggests a rumble strip did not make drivers significantly change their speed approaching the crossroads.