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February 2026

ANZ Business of The Year Awards 2026

Ashburton District Council

20 February 2026 06:00 pm

The ANZ Business of The Year Awards for the Ashburton District endeavour to celebrate excellence in business and promote our region as a great place...

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November 2025

Light up the Night 2025

Ashburton District Council

29 November 2025

Ashburton kicks off the season of Christmas festivities with Light up the Night. Join us for a night of food, fun and the jolly man...

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October 2025

Sensory Swim Morning

EA Networks Centre

1 October 2025 09:00 am - 11:00 am

Enjoy a calmer, welcoming swim at our low sensory morning. With reduced background noise and a dedicated pool for those who prefer a less stimulating...

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Splash Into Fun! Family Morning

EA Networks Centre

2 October 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for a fun-filled family morning! Enjoy games, music, bubbles, raft building, and so much more.Have an under 3 year old? Come along and...

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Active Adventures - School Holiday Pop-Up

EA Networks Centre

4 October 2025

11am-2pm

Join us for exploration play for toddlers!Saturday 4 October, 11am-2pmA space for toddlers and parents to come and play with a variety of sensory &...

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Mid Canterbury Career Fest 2025

Ashburton District Council

9 October 2025 03:30 pm - 07:00 pm

Ready to explore your future? Come along to the Mid Canterbury Career Fest - a fun, free event for all ages! Whether you're job hunting,...

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September 2025

Little Splashers

EA Networks Centre

1 September 2025 - 19 December 2025

Little Splashers is held every Friday from 9.50am-10.20am during the school term

Join us for Little Splashers- a session where you and your Little Splasher have the opportunity to explore the world of water in a parent...

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Women’s Swim Night

EA Networks Centre

1 September 2025 - 10 December 2025

07:00 pm - 08:30 pm

Whether you want to come for a soak, do some lengths or spend time with your children, we have something for you.$5 per adult (special...

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Active Adventures

EA Networks Centre

2 September 2025 - 17 September 2025

Term 3 Dates: 23rd July, 6th & 20th August, 3rd & 17th September

A child led, parent supervised session for toddlers age 1-5 to play and explore their gross motor skills using a range of soft play equipment...

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Knitting Group

Ashburton Library

3 September 2025 10:00 am

Come and join our wonderful group of knitters who meet every Wednesday in the Event Space/Ashburton Lakes Room.Enjoy a coffee and a chat while getting...

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Laser cutter class

Ashburton Library

3 September 2025 - 24 September 2025

10:00 am - 10:00 am

Interested in mastering the laser cutter and bringing your own projects to life but unsure where to begin? This class is perfect for you!Join this...

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Steady As You Go

Ashburton Library

3 September 2025 01:30 pm

Steady As You Go© (SAYGo) is Age Concern’s peer-led exercise initiative designed to help older people reduce their likelihood of having a fall.The exercises are...

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Gardening Conversation Hour

Ashburton Library

3 September 2025 01:30 pm

Connecting Mid Canterbury and the Library are hosting a Gardening Conversation Hour in the Ashburton Lakes Room. This group is held on the...

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Citizens Advice Bureau Drop In

Ashburton Library

3 September 2025 05:15 pm

Do you have a problem or a question about your rights or obligations? Then drop in to the CAB session at Ashburton Library on Wednesday...

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Spinning Get Together

Ashburton Library

3 September 2025 05:45 pm

Spinner get together. Join us in the Event Space to spin yarn and a few tales.Bring your own wheel or use one supplied by Ashburton...

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Vinyl cutter/printer class

Ashburton Library

4 September 2025 - 25 September 2025

05:30 pm - 05:30 pm

Ready to create your own stickers or custom garment prints but...

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English language drop in

Ashburton Library

5 September 2025 09:00 am - 09:00 am

Come to Te Kete Tuhinga Ashburton Library on Friday mornings for practice in English with Jeane, a trained, retired teacher.Every Friday at 9amWould...

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JPs available

Ashburton Library

5 September 2025 12:00 pm - 12:00 pm

We now have JPs coming to the library every Tuesday and Friday.A Justice of the Peace (JP) is a volunteer who witnesses and certifies legal...

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Festival of Lifelong Learning

Ashburton Library

9 September 2025 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm

Are you ...looking to upskill for work?wanting to explore a new (or first) career?interested in picking up a hobby?thinking about getting your license or...

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Hakatere Noodle Festival 2025

Ashburton District Council

13 September 2025 03:00 pm - 08:00 pm

The Hakatere Noodle Festival is back! Celebrate our multicultural community with noodles! Taste your way around the globe with over 20 delicious food and dessert...

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Book Club

Ashburton Library

16 September 2025 01:30 pm - 01:30 pm

Our welcoming book club meets once a month to enjoy a cuppa and a chat about the books they’ve read. Be the first to read...

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EANC Holiday Programme - September

EA Networks Centre

22 September 2025 - 3 October 2025

Need fully-supervised childcare for your under-13 school-aged child? Book in for games, sports, field trips, crafts, swimming and more!Prices (per session): Day (8am-3pm) $40, Full...

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Stadium Inflatable

EA Networks Centre

26 September 2025 - 29 September 2025

Don't miss out on this great opportunity to burn some steam for young and old. Jump in and have a go on our indoor inflatable...

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Pool Movie

EA Networks Centre

27 September 2025 03:00 pm

Bring the whole family and watch an underwater-themed movie while you relax and float around the pool! The movie will play on the LED screen...

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Family Water Safety

EA Networks Centre

29 September 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

With summer around the corner, this is a great opportunity to come along and learn about being safe in the variety of open water that...

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Splash Into Fun! Obstacle Course

EA Networks Centre

30 September 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Come join us for friendly fun competition! Test your skills as you navigate an obstacle course and hunt for hidden clues, all while in the...

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