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Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish: Bring on Spring

Community Services Group Manager Steve Fabish: Bring on Spring

When the Daffodils start to pop up above ground and the Rhododendron’s start budding, it’s a wonderful sign that Spring is just around the corner. In the Community Services group at Council, Spring is a time we look forward to.

Chorus and Ashburton District Council bringing art to your neighbourhood

Chorus and Ashburton District Council bringing art to your neighbourhood

The Chorus Cabinet Art Programme is back in Ashburton District and the call is out for design submissions from local artists across the district.

Applications sought for next round of grants

Applications sought for next round of grants

Community groups and individuals are being encouraged to think about projects that could benefit from financial help from various funds administered by the Ashburton District Council.

Art exhibits arriving in August

Art exhibits arriving in August

August sees the arrival of three new exhibitions at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum. Now’s the perfect time to visit and enjoy these beautiful and intriguing works, from local and New Zealand artists.

Boil water notice issued for Mount Somers water supply

Boil water notice issued for Mount Somers water supply

Sunday 7 August, 9am - The Ashburton District Council has issued a 'boil water notice' for Mount Somers water supply, effective immediately.

Boil water notice issued for Methven supply

Boil water notice issued for Methven supply

Saturday 6 August, 5pm - The Ashburton District Council has issued a 'boil water notice' for Methven Township water supply, effective immediately.

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Christmas Day

Christmas Day is celebrated across Australia on 25 December, and is one of the most actively celebrated holidays in the country.

New Year's Day

New Year's Day

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Christmas Day

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is celebrated across Australia on 25 December, and is one of the most actively celebrated holidays in the country.

New Year's Day

New Year's Day

New Year’s Day is the first day of the calendar year and is celebrated on 1 January each year. The day is marked by a public holiday in Australia.

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