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Council services over Labour weekend 2025
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.
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Ashburton's water services delivery plan accepted by DIA
Ashburton District Council’s water services delivery plan for an in-house business unit to deliver water services for the district has been accepted by the Department of Internal Affairs.
Planned shutdown for Dromore drinking water supply
The Dromore community drinking water supply will be shut down on Wednesday 22 October from 9am until 2pm as part of preliminary work to replace the main pipeline that distributes water to households on the rural supply.
Minigolf project passes half-way point
Ashburton’s new minigolf course is coming to life, hole-by-hole at the EA Networks Centre.
Does your water connection need a backflow prevention device?
Council staff have been visiting commercial properties around the district as part of work around backflow prevention rules set by the Water Services Authority, Taumata Arowai.
New mayor humbled by support, excited to lead
Ashburton’s new mayor Liz McMillan will be sworn into office at the end of the month, alongside her newly-elected district councillors and the Methven Community Board.
Paws and learn: The joys of owning a dog
Thinking about getting a dog? Or already have one and want to learn more?
Local election final results 2025
Liz McMillan has been declared the new Mayor of the Ashburton District, following the release of final results in the 2025 local elections.
Reserve, hall boards call for members
The new term of Council also signals a new three-year term for the volunteers who sit on the district's hall boards, reserve boards and domain boards.
Conserve water notice for Methven 15-16 October
Property owners on the Methven and Methven-Springfield drinking water supply are being asked to conserve water on October 15 and 16 while new pipes are connected to the town’s water treatment plant on Longs Ford Road.
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A weekly roundup of our top news and important notices. Council Brief is published every Thursday in the Ashburton Courier, Ashburton Guardian and on this website.
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From the Mayor & CE
CE Hamish Riach: New Season, New Faces
There’s something about the cherry blossoms, the longerevenings, and the warmth returning – that lifts the mood across the district. Spring is a season that brings people out and brings people together.
MAYOR: Thank you for the memories
This is my final column and I feel a mix of pride, sadness and excitement.
Upcoming meetings
There are no upcoming public meetings scheduled at this time.
Road Closures
SYMES ROAD
from 1 Nov 6:00 to 1 Nov 16:30
CHALMERS AVENUE
from 20 Oct 7:00 to 21 Nov 18:00
MACPHAIL PLACE
from 27 Oct 7:00 to 14 Nov 18:00
LILLEY PLACE
from 27 Oct 7:00 to 14 Nov 18:00
STANLEY ROAD
from 20 Oct 6:00 to 21 Oct 19:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
Pop-up Exhibition | Ng King Bros. Chinese Market Garden Settlement
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum
This Labour Weekend, Rokowhiria presents a pop-up display of “A New Era: Ng King Bros. Chinese Market Garden Settlement”. This small exhibit features archaeological items...
Cultural Awareness Talk | Nepal
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum
In this Cultural Awareness session, you will learn about Nepalese culture and discuss basic social protocols to help you interact with clients, whānau, and friends.All...
Clay Fever | Hakatere Ceramics
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum
Clay Fever is the exhibition of the Hakatere Ceramics and Pottery Club. The show opens with an awards evening on Wednesday...
Opening | Hakatere Ceramics, Clay Fever
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum
Join us for the opening of the Hakatere Ceramics biennial exhibition with an awards evening on Wednesday 29 October.Started in 2015, the Hakatere Ceramics and...
Facilities News
Minigolf project passes half-way point
EA Networks Centre
Ashburton’s new minigolf course is coming to life, hole-by-hole at the EA Networks Centre.
New splashdeck surface being installed
EA Networks Centre
Remediation work on the splashdeck at EA Networks Centre has begun, with the toddler pool and leisure pool closed to the public for the next two weeks.
It's time to move it, move it
EA Networks Centre
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.
Safety first: Surface upgrades and staff training for EANC
EA Networks Centre
Remediation work on the splashdeck at EA Networks Centre has been programmed after the school holidays, for the two weeks beginning Monday 6 October.
Project News
Stockwater Exit: New reports for Methven stockwater network
2025 News
Two new reports about the Methven Auxiliary water race network have been published on Council’s website, as part of the stockwater exit transition work programme.
Key milestone for new Ashburton Bridge
2025 News
The long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge is a step closer with the signing of a key agreement, Minister for the South Island and Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced.
MAYOR: Early moves on second bridge
2025 News
If you tuned in to this week's council meeting, you would have heard an update from the NZTA team in charge of building our second urban bridge and connecting road.
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Alerts & advisories
Planned shutdown for Dromore drinking water supply
The Dromore community drinking water supply will be shut down on Wednesday 22 October from 9am until 2pm as part of preliminary work to replace the main pipeline that distributes water to households on the rural supply.
Short water shutdown in north-east on Sunday night
Households and businesses in a large part of north-east Ashburton, including all of Fairton, will have a short water shutdown on Sunday night to allow important work on the Bridge Street water treatment plant.
Short water shutdown for Philip and Walker Streets
Properties on Philip Street and Walker Street will have a short water shutdown on Monday 18 August as part of work by Council contractors to renew water pipes in the area.
Water pipe renewals under way from 7 July
Work to renew water pipes on Tancred Street and Philip Street in Ashburton will begin on 7 July, with road closures in the affected areas.