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Methven Springfield Water Scheme Planned Maintenance
Methven Springfield Water Scheme Planned Maintenance

Methven Springfield Water Scheme customers are being advised of routine maintenance that will be carried out on the scheme on Thursday, 20 May 2021 which will result in the service being shut down temporarily.
Skate Jam draws crowd for Youth Week launch
Skate Jam draws crowd for Youth Week launch

Over 150 skate enthusiasts dropped in to Ashburton Youth Council's Skate Jam event on Sunday (9 May) in Ashburton, kicking off Youth Week. The second annual youth-focused event co-hosted by Cheapskates Skate Skool attracted rangatahi (youth) and tamariki (children) of all park-riding levels who were provided free gear hire and coaching.
Students Discover Local Career Pathways at Expo
Students Discover Local Career Pathways at Expo

Over 1,900 people, including secondary schools, exhibitors, and the general public, attended Pathways Youth Careers Expo recently (4 May), where students explored possible local career pathways through exhibitor staff engagement and interactive displays. The event concluded with featured guest speaker Nigel Latta on the night.
Chief Executive: Local awards highlight value of sport and volunteers
Chief Executive: Local awards highlight value of sport and volunteers

Last week, I had the privilege of attending the Ashburton Guardian Mid Canterbury Sports Awards at the Hotel Ashburton, and what a wonderful celebration of our local sportspeople it was.
Ashburton’s pride wins mural prize
Ashburton’s pride wins mural prize

An interactive design symbolic of the district’s diversity has emerged as the public’s preferred choice for a ‘Welcoming Mural’ in the Ashburton town center through a community-led design and selection process.
Chief Executive: Variety of feedback received on Long-Term Plan
Chief Executive: Variety of feedback received on Long-Term Plan

The future direction for Council and the projects it will undertake over the next 10 years naturally impact you, the people we serve, and last month it was pleasing to see so many residents have their say on what those plans should be.
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The first batch of 2021 grants are open!

​Ashburton District Council provides funding for agencies and community groups for projects, activities and events in the community that help support our long-term goals for the district. These can be one-off events or ongoing projects that help make Ashburton district a better place to live, work and play.​

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