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Council services over the 2025-26 holiday period

Council services over the 2025-26 holiday period

To help residents and businesses plan for the Christmas and New Year period, here’s a summary of Council services over the holiday period from 24 December 2025 to 5 January 2026 – there are a few temporary changes to operating hours at some facilities.

Cr Russell Ellis: How do we roll with change?

Cr Russell Ellis: How do we roll with change?

It was great to be part of the happy crowd that filled Baring Square East on Saturday night to see the lighting of the giant Christmas tree.

Warm welcome for top women golfers

Warm welcome for top women golfers

Ashburton Mayor Liz McMillan welcomed 60 of New Zealand’s best amateur women golfers yesterday, ahead of the inter-provincial teams tournament being hosted by the Ashburton Golf Club this week.

Parking changes for Methven Chertsey Road

Parking changes for Methven Chertsey Road

A no parking zone is to be created on Methven Chertsey Road outside Methven’s new elder care facility.

Wearable arts with wedding vibe

Wearable arts with wedding vibe

The world of wearable arts is coming to Ashburton … and it has a bridal vibe.

Second Ashburton Bridge: Trial piling completed

Second Ashburton Bridge: Trial piling completed

Trial pile work completed

Botanical Art Worldwide 2025

Botanical Art Worldwide 2025

JPs available

JPs available

Little Splashers

Little Splashers

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Active Adventures

THOMPSONS TRACK

THOMPSONS TRACK

CHALMERS AVENUE

CHALMERS AVENUE

Plan Change 8 Talleys - Further submissions

Notice of DLC Hearing - J Alexandre

Plan Change 7 Further Submissions - Coniston Park

Proposed Road Closure - Somerton Road Standing Quarter Mile Sprint

Proposed Road Closure - Light up the Night 2025

Ashburton Plan Change 8 - Talley

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