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1 October

Voter returns climb steadily

Voters are having their say in the Ashburton District, with 24.86 per cent of potential votes returned as at Tuesday evening, and about halfway through the voting period.

1 October

Feedback sought on rules for pokie venues

The Council has opened public feedback on two policies this week, including the Gambling Venue Policy which outlines rules for venues with pokie machines and TAB venues within Mid Canterbury.

30 September

Council approves tradewaste agreement with AMP

Council has approved a tradewaste agreement with Ashburton Meat Processors, giving conditional consent for them to discharge factory wastewater into Ashburton’s urban wastewater scheme.

29 September

Shape of local freshwater leadership group discussed

Representatives from Environment Canterbury, Ashburton District Council, the local community and mana whenua met in Ashburton last week to talk about how its local freshwater leadership group might look and function.

26 September

It's time to move it, move it

EA Networks Centre will host a free morning for older adults next Wednesday, aimed at helping them to learn about how to prevent falls and how to keep mobile as they age.

25 September

Mayor: Thank you for your service

Two important occasions are worth recognising this week – the final meeting of the Methven Community Board for this term and the official opening of the new Friendship Lane housing units for the elderly.

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1 September

Hakatere Noodle Festival Road Closure - 13 September

Welcome to our Spring guide of family-friendly activities.

Whether you want quiet time or have energy to burn, there’s loads of (mostly) free stuff to do at our Ashburton District Council facilities.

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Popular links

Local Elections 2025

Latest news

Do it online

Council meetings

New to the area?

Lake Hood

Rates

Have your say

Work for us

Voting in Local Elections

Voter returns climb steadily

Feedback sought on rules for pokie venues

Council approves tradewaste agreement with AMP

Shape of local freshwater leadership group discussed

It's time to move it, move it

Mayor: Thank you for your service

The Same Coin | Chloe Summerhayes and Sam Walker

Kura Pounamu: Our Treasured Stone

Little Splashers

Women’s Swim Night

Exhibition | SS Ventnor

LINE ROAD

Ashburton Plan Change 8 - Talley

Ashburton Market Day Road Closure - 22 September 2025

Proposed Road Closure - Mission Mt Somers, 1 November

Water Races Bylaw

Public Notice - Plan Change 7

Hakatere Noodle Festival Road Closure - 13 September

Welcome to our Spring guide of family-friendly activities.

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