Ashburton District Council Events

Building a website/blog using WordPress for Teens
Ashburton Public Library
2nd Mar 2023 - 29th Jun 2023
During Term Time Only
Do you want to learn how to make a website or an online blog? Are you aged between 13–18 years? We have the course for you!Designed to take learners through planning a site, safety and privacy, setting up a WordPress...
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Making the Most of Digital for Seniors
Ashburton Public Library
2nd Mar 2023 - 23rd Mar 2023
Thursdays, 10am-12pm
A 4-week course designed for over 65's to help make the most of the digital world.Week 1: Intro to Devices: Get to know the differences between laptops, smartphones, tablets and desktop computer and which one may work best for you.Week...
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RealME & My MSD Class
Ashburton Public Library
8th Mar 2023 - 15th Mar 2023
Wednesday's 10am-12pm
In this 2 hour session you will learn the following:Create a RealME & My MSD accountManaging you informationInforming WINZ of your job searchCompleteing a self-assessment
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Digital Apps for Seniors
Ashburton Public Library
2nd Feb 2023 - 23rd Feb 2023
Thursdays, 10am-12pm
A 4-week course designed for over 65's to help make better use of phone apps and feeling confident when using them.Week 1 - Google Maps: A basic overview, showing how to find wheelchair accessible places and estimated times of arrival.Week...
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Create a CV & Cover Letter for Teens
Ashburton Public Library
21st Feb 2023 - 28th Feb 2023
Session 1: Tuesday, February 21st, 3pm-5pm
Session 2: Tuesday, February 28th, 3pm-5pm
Would you like to create a CV or update an existing one? Would you also help creating a cover letter for your job application?Get yourself job ready by learning how to create your CV and write a cover letter so...
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Paint Along with Bob Ross for Teens
Ashburton Public Library
17th Feb 2023 06:15 pm - 07:30 pm
Come along and have a go at painting, following a YouTube video of artist Bob Ross.Places are limited and bookings are essential.
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Apply & Search for Jobs
Ashburton Public Library
8th Feb 2023 - 1st Mar 2023
Course 1:
8th & 15th February
Course 2:
22nd February & 1st March
A two-part course that will help you get job ready.Week 1: Create and format a CV and Cover Letter: We will show you how to create an eye-catching CV and help formulate a cover letter.Week 2: Applying for Jobs
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New Zealand Sign Language for You
Ashburton Public Library
13th Feb 2023 - 6th Apr 2023
Monday Evenings
13 February - 3rd April
5.30-7.30pm
Thursday Afternoons
16th February - 6th April
12.30-2.30pm
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn New Zealand's third official language over eight weeks and it's free for NZ citizens and residents.Two courses available.1. Mondays, 5.30-7.30pm2.Thursdays, 12.30-2.30pmTo register, you will need to email: nzsl4u@gmail.com or call into the...
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Exhibition: Legacies
Ashburton Art Gallery
4th Feb 2023 - 26th Mar 2023
From Feb 4th until March 26th, we are excited to be hosting Legacies, the 2022 programme of artist cinema commissions from CIRCUIT Artist Moving Image Aotearoa New Zealand.Legacies features five short films for cinema by Edith...
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The Great Santa Hunt
Ashburton Museum
21st Dec 2022 - 31st Jan 2023
Late Night Event: 21 December 2022, 5pm - 7pm
10am - 4pm daily until 31 January
The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum’s Santa Hunt is back these school holidays with a special late night event, so get your torches ready!We’re turning off all the lights, so bring your torches along to our late night hunt on...
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Tūhura Tuarangi: Aotearoa in Space
Ashburton Museum
22nd Dec 2022 - 29th Jan 2023
Open daily 10am - 4pm
Tūhura Tuarangi: Aotearoa in SpaceThis is a space science showcase that is out of this world! Developed by Otago Museum, Tūhura Tuarangi is packed with hands-on interactives to play with, build, launch and explore with your whole whānau. Discover the...
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Tatau: Sāmoan Tattooing and Photography
Ashburton Art Gallery
22nd Dec 2022 - 17th Feb 2023
Open daily 10am - 4pm
Te Papa's touring exhibition Tatau: Sāmoan Tattooing and Photography will be at Ashburton Art Gallery from 22 December 2022 - 17 February 2023!Tatau: Sāmoan Tattooing and Photography presents the work of four photographers who capture the dynamic practice of contemporary...
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School Holiday Activities: Tūhura Tuarangi
Ashburton Museum
14th Dec 2022 - 5th Feb 2023
Discover the wonders of space using arts and crafts these school holidays! Over summer we will be running three activities alongside the exhibition Tūhura Tuarangi: Aotearoa in Space.The Compass of Tāwhaki(Tūhura Tuarangi discover outer space activity: Mōhiotaka)- Make a compass...
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