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Be part of our first Climate Change & Sustainability Strategy
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.
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Lake Hood Water Quality Update: 21 January 2025
Council is undertaking more physical work at Lake Hood to improve water circulation.
Sale of former civic building and land confirmed
Council has today confirmed the sale of its former Baring Square West administration building and land to Havelock Development Limited for $2.3 million.
Does your community project need help in 2025?
Community groups in the Ashburton District are being encouraged to think about projects that could qualify for a Council grant when funding applications are called for at the start of February.
Zonta Ashburton 2025 art awards finalists revealed
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.
CE: Keeping the focus on essential business
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 hosts Fix It Fair
Ashburton Library and Keep Learning Mid Canterbury are teaming up to offer Ashburton’s first Fix It Fair on Saturday 1 February.
New school speed limit signs on the way
Council will soon begin installing about 80 new signs, advising motorists that 30km/h speed limits outside schools will become variable speed limits only enforceable at the beginning and end of the school day.
Exploring the district's backyard
Make memories in your home district and explore your own backyard this summer. There’s so much to see and do in Mid Canterbury that we couldn't possibly list it all, but here’s 10 activities to get you started.
Fresh signage enhances river trail
Local user groups of the Hakatere Ashburton River Trail have been working with the Council to add new location signs along the trail, with the first section done last week.
Council Brief
A weekly roundup of our top news and important notices. Council Brief is published every Thursday in the Ashburton Courier, Ashburton Guardian and on this website.
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Public Notices
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From the Mayor & CE
CE: Time to put Santa on the agenda
The giant Christmas tree in Baring Square East is a lovely, if scary, reminder that the end of the year is nigh – and there is still much to do in the next four weeks.
MAYOR: Wise words from the past
Of times past: Read the wise words of a civic leader 50 years ago.
Upcoming meetings
BOARD: Methven Community
27 January 2025, 9.00 am
Council - Activity Briefings
28 January 2025, 10.00 am
Workshops
29 January 2025, 9.30 am
Workshops
30 January 2025, 11.00 am
ADVISORY GROUP: Biodiversity
3 February 2025, 1.00 pm
Road Closures
WEST STREET
from 23 Jan 20:00 to 24 Jan 6:00
MARONAN ROAD
from 6 Jan 7:00 to 31 Mar 18:00
SEAFIELD ROAD
from 6 Jan 6:00 to 12 Apr 19:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
Hakatere Noodle Festival 2025
Ashburton District Council
The Hakatere Noodle Festival is back with more yummy dishes and free entertainment.
Light up the Night 2025
Ashburton District Council
Ashburton kicks off the season of Christmas festivities with Light up the Night. Join us for a night of food, fun and the jolly man...
Glow in the Park 2025
Ashburton District Council
Save the Date!Glow Up Your Winter! Bring your family and join us for three magical nights of light, music, food and fun for all ages...
Bridging the chasm - 150 years of Ashburton District Railway
Ashburton Museum
Arriving in August 1874, the Great Southern Railway opened Ashburton to the world. The station became the arrival and departure platform for thousands of people...
Facilities News
The stories behind lost luggage
Museum
Whether travelling by rail, bus, ship or airline, mishandled baggage and lost luggage have always been an unfortunate part of the travel experience.
Inflatables arrive at community pools
EA Networks Centre
Inflatables will be popping up at the district’s community pools over the summer, while the aquatic area at EA Networks Centre undergoes maintenance.
Capsule to seal a slice of our time
Library
Sealing a time capsule filled with images, papers, digital records and other small items about Ashburton will be a milestone moment for the new civic and library, Te Whare Whakatere.
Hampstead pool an option during maintenance shutdown
EA Networks Centre
Swimmers will be able to take a cool dip in the Hampstead Pool when EA Networks Centre closes its aquatic area in January for planned maintenance.
Project News
NW Ashburton wastewater extension project moves to final stage
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
Contractors will return to Allens Road at the end of May to begin the final stage of the North West Ashburton wastewater extension project.
Last pipes laid in NW Ashburton wastewater extension
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
The final pieces of pipe in the North West Ashburton wastewater extension were laid underground on Allens Road recently, but not before attracting a bit of attention because of their unusual shape.
Wastewater project starts final phase in Allenton
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
A 500m stretch of Allens Road will be closed to traffic for 10 days, weather permitting, from Monday 23 January when contractors begin the final phase of the North West Ashburton wastewater extension project.
Contract awarded for Baring Square East refresh
Baring Square East Upgrade
A $2.45 million contract to redevelop Baring Square East has been awarded to Tru-Line Civil, the same contractor who worked on the revitalisation of Ashburton’s CBD.
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Alerts & advisories
Further Notice of By-election for the Western Ward
The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Western Ward has now closed, with four candidates standing in the upcoming election.
Notice of 2022 Triennial Local Authority Elections
Official notice of the 2022 Triennial Local Authority Elections
Website Maintenance Ahead!
Some of our online EServices will be down for scheduled maintenance Saturday 26 March 2022 from 7am till 5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.
UPDATE: Precautionary boil water notice lifted for Methven
UPDATE 18 February: Methven’s boil water notice has been lifted.