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Civil Defence is encouraging people to remain vigilant and stay safe until the severe weather warnings are officially lifted, as there remains a possibility of stronger winds over the next couple of hours. Canterbury remains under a State of Emergency.
Residents on the Methven and Methven/Springfield drinking water supply are being asked to conserve water, after the supply’s treatment plant shut down unexpectedly.
It was great to head to Mayor School in Wellington this week with an extra spring in my step, after Mid Canterbury won rugby’s prestigious Meads Cup at the weekend.
Contractors working for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi plan to drill a trial pile at the end of Chalmers Avenue, as part of preliminary work for the second Ashburton Bridge.
Businesses across the Ashburton District are being encouraged to get their entries in for the ANZ Business of the Year Awards, ahead of the close-off on Friday 31 October.
Plants and their importance to humanity is the theme of a special exhibition at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, which will be open to the public every day over Labour weekend 2025.