Council News
Ashburton’s profile on Wikipedia is about to receive a refresh, thanks to a project involving Council and Wikipedian-at-large Dr Mike Dickison.
A new pedestrian bridge is being installed today alongside State Highway 1 at Tinwald, so people walking along the grass roadside can safely cross over Carters Creek.
A wrought iron fence that has stood in front of the old Polytech building on Cameron Street for over 100 years is being removed, restored and relocated to the Ashburton Domain.
I’ve been sitting on a tractor this week because it’s harvest time on the farm and it’s provided some time to think about what’s ahead for our district, our country and even the world.
We all want Mid Canterbury to be a place with clean air, clear waterways and protected for future generations and that’s why Council is beginning work on the district’s first Climate Change & Sustainability Strategy.
Council is undertaking more physical work at Lake Hood to improve water circulation.
Council has today confirmed the sale of its former Baring Square West administration building and land to Havelock Development Limited for $2.3 million.
Thirty-one finalists have been chosen for the 2025 Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards, with the premier winner to be announced on 7 March at a special event at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.
It’s quickly back to business as the new year gets under way, with a full schedule of Council meetings and workshops planned, from budgets to biodiversity.
Ashburton Library and Keep Learning Mid Canterbury are teaming up to offer Ashburton’s first Fix It Fair on Saturday 1 February.