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Council is proposing to allocate $20 million to the second Ashburton Bridge project as part of its annual plan and budget for 2026-27.
Schoolkids, tourists and Rakaia locals gathered to watch Rakaia’s restored giant salmon be reinstated at her spot alongside State Highway 1 this week.
Councillors have been asked for direction on whether the new gravel carpark on the former Polytech site on Cameron Street should be paid parking.
It’s hard to believe the first month of the year has passed by already.
Councillors will soon begin the first of several workshops to prepare an Annual Plan and budget for 2026-27.
The Methven Wastewater Treatment Plant will have six ageing aerators replaced, and a new inlet screen before winter this year.
