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MAYOR: Thank you for your service, firefighters
It will be my pleasure this weekend to represent our district at the Ashburton Volunteer Fire Brigade's 150th celebrations.
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Bring the popcorn, it's movie time
We’ve placed an order for sunshine on Saturday, when the Ashburton Domain will host an outdoor movie to help celebrate its 160th birthday.
New app records health profiles of thousands of trees
New smartphone technology is helping Council’s Open Spaces team care for thousands of trees around the Ashburton District.
Second package of water plant upgrades under way
The second package of work in a $10 million upgrade of the district’s drinking water treatment plants has been awarded to Ashburton Contracting Limited.
Old time capsule reveals life in the 1970s
A commemorative coin from the 1974 Commonwealth Games and a letter from former mayor D’Arcy Digby were among items found in a time capsule retrieved from the former Council headquarters on Baring Square West recently.
MCB: Be part of Methven's big plan for the future
Methven has changed heaps in the past 15 years. There’s been population growth, new commercial activities, diversity, and the needs of our community have evolved.
District's roading repairs run to schedule
A 1.3km section of Pudding Hill Road has been sealed this week, as fine weather keeps the Council’s roading rehabilitation programme on track.
Solid waste contract tenders under evaluation
Council is currently evaluating tenders for its longest and largest contract.
Council services over Canterbury Anniversary weekend 2024
There are no changes to kerbside rubbish and recycling collection in the Ashburton District on Friday 15 November, which is a public holiday to celebrate Canterbury Anniversary Day.
Emergency watermain renewal on Trevors Road
A segment of an ageing watermain on Trevors Road will be replaced, with work starting next week.
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CE Hamish Riach: Important next step in second bridge progress
Ashburton’s second bridge was in the headlines again this week, after it was included in the Government’s National Land Transport Programme 2024-27.
MAYOR: Council building projects for all stages of life
It was my pleasure on Friday to declare Ashburton’s new library and civic centre officially open, even though I’ve had my feet under the desk here since the start of the year.
Upcoming meetings
COMMITTEE: Audit & Risk
27 November 2024, 1.00 pm
Council - Activity Briefings
27 November 2024, 3.00 pm
BOARD: Methven Community
2 December 2024, 9.00 am
COMMITTEE: Three Waters
5 December 2024, 1.00 pm
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Ashburton District Council Events
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...
Mawhiti Tino Rawe | Clever Crustaceans
Ashburton Museum
Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of this new mini exhibition at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, developed by NIWA...
Light up the Night
Ashburton District Council
Welcome in the festive season with our free Christmas celebration! Bring your friends, bring your family and join us in Baring Square East for an...
Family Movie Night in the Domain
Ashburton District Council
Celebrate 160 years of the Ashburton Domain with a free outdoor screening of Inside Out, a movie that the whole family will enjoy. Bring your...
Facilities News
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.
Spring into our school holiday programme
Library
Children’s author Deano Yipadee headlines a jam-packed two weeks of fun activities organised by the Ashburton Library during the coming school holidays.
Clever crustaceans set to share secrets of the sea
Museum
Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of a new mini exhibition at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.
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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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.