Council News
Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora has lifted its algal bloom health warning issued for Lake Hood on 20/03/2025.
The nomination period for the 2025 local elections has kicked off today, Friday 4 July, and people wanting to stand have about a month to return their nomination forms.
Parts of Allenton, between Allens Road and Farm Road, could experience low water pressure next week as part of work to upgrade the Argyle Park water treatment plant.
A new picnic shelter at Hakatere Huts and new public toilets at the coastal settlement are expected to get quite a workout when the weather warms up.
Seventy-three community groups will receive a little over $263,000 when Council distributes its community grants this month.
Council has contracted Tru-Line Civil to carry out 2.2km of wastewater pipeline renewals in the district.
About 10km of community drinking water pipes will be renewed in the next seven months as part of a $4.2 million package of work awarded to Rooney Earthmoving recently.
The rose gardens at the Ashburton Domain are getting a makeover and moving to a new management model that will eliminate the need for regular spraying of fungicides and pesticides.
Dog owners in the Ashburton District are being urged to make sure their pets are vaccinated, as the presence of Parvovirus also known as parvo, has been confirmed locally.
Detecting water leaks in Council pipes can be a tricky business because often the evidence drains away.