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12 December

New Tohu Whenua heritage site at Ashburton Lakes

Nestled in the Mid Canterbury foothills is a very special site with a rich history – Ōtūwharekai Hakatere Heritage – now recognised as a new Tohu Whenua site.

11 December

Documenting our heritage: Mid and South Canterbury photo competition

Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga is partnering with Rokowhiria, Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, in a photo competition to celebrate the special heritage places in Mid and South Canterbury.

11 December

Cr Tony Todd: Preparing for the challenges ahead

This week has been another busy one at Council, with the breadth of Council business easily seen in the 109-page agenda of our Activity Briefings.

10 December

Lake Hood: Water quality trials prepare for second phase

Six shipping containers that have been helping scientists prepare for an algal-control trial in Lake Hood will be removed on 18 December, as the first phase of work comes to an end.

9 December

Big projects ahead for water services

A water meter trial in Rakaia will run alongside 14 significant water services projects to be delivered by Council in the 2026-27 financial year.

9 December

Stockwater Exit: Council to consider partial closure of Pudding Hill race network

Council will consider a recommendation from the Stockwater Transition Working Group on 17 December to partially close the Pudding Hill stockwater race network.

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1 November

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Stockwater Exit: Council to consider partial closure of Pudding Hill race network

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