Latest News
Latest news
LTP: Last chance to have your say
If you haven’t made a submission on the draft Long Term Plan yet, then you’re running out of time – the feedback period closes on Sunday 28 April.
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Council services on Anzac Day 2024
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown will be among guest speakers at a civic service and wreath laying ceremony at the Ashburton Cenotaph, Baring Square West, on Anzac Day, Thursday 25 April.
Lake Hood's new jumping platform is officially open
Lake Hood’s new jumping platform is open for business.
Rural intersections improved with larger signs
Work to improve signage and visibility at 33 sealed rural intersections should be complete by the end of April.
Car safety ratings: Know your stars
Thinking about buying a new car? You should check out the Decepta car that will be on display outside Te Whare Whakatere for a week from Monday 22 April.
MAYOR: Your feedback helps shape the future
I often hear people say “Council never listens” but that is not the case.
Community grant helps fund wildfire protection at Lake Clearwater
A community grant from the Ashburton District Council has helped pay for the installation of a sprinkler system fire break to protect the community at Lake Clearwater and the Hakatere Conservation Park.
LTP: Creating a 30-year masterplan for EA Networks Centre
EA Networks Centre turns 10 years old next year, so it’s the right time to look at how the Council-owned sport and pool facility could be developed in the future.
Working together on pathways to jobs and training
The Ashburton Leaning Centre is collaborating with the Mayors Taskforce for Jobs to help young people and others facing employment barriers find training and job opportunities.
Rain delays roundabout reseal
Rain has delayed final asphalting of the roundabout at the intersection of Moore Street, Chalmers Avenue and Beach Road.
Council Brief
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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Public Notices
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From the Mayor & CE
CE Hamish Riach: Jump in with your LTP feedback
I’ve been delighted to see an early and strong response to Council’s draft Long Term Plan, with hundreds of people engaged in person, online or over a sausage in the first week or so.
MAYOR: Let's put pedal to the metal on second bridge
There’s a lot going on in the transport space around the district right now, and Council is involved with many of the projects in some way, shape or form.
Upcoming meetings
Council
1 May 2024, 1.00 pm
Council - Activity Briefings
8 May 2024, 9.30 am
COMMITTEE: Audit & Risk
8 May 2024, 1.00 pm
BOARD: Methven Community
10 June 2024, 9.00 am
Road Closures
NETHERBY ROUNDABOUT
from 29 Apr 7:00 to 4 May 17:00
SMALLBONE DRIVE- ROBINSON STREET- WATSON STREET- MCNALLY STREET-
from 26 Apr 17:30 to 28 Apr 17:30
BLANDS ROAD
from 18 May 7:00 to 18 May 18:00
CHALMERS AVENUE - MOORE STREET - BEACH ROAD - ROUNDABOUT
from 8 Apr 7:00 to 17 Apr 17:00
BACK TRACK
from 6 Feb 7:00 to 22 Mar 17:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
Ashburton heritage collections online launch
Ashburton Museum
Join us in celebrating the official launch of our new online collections website at the Ashburton Museum & Historical Society’s upcoming bi-monthly meeting. Over 1000...
Save the Date - Glow in the Park 2024
Ashburton District Council
Save the Date!Glow Up Your Winter! Bring your family and join us for three magical nights of light, music, food and fun for all ages...
Body Butters
Ashburton Library
Looking for a Mother's Day gift idea? Or perhaps you want to pamper yourself? Join us in making some beautiful body butters!We only have 12...
A New Era: Ng King Bros. Chinese Market Garden Settlement
Ashburton Museum
Sixteen years ago the descendants of the men who founded the Ng King Bros. Chinese Market Garden expressed their desire to share their land and...
Alerts & advisories
Further Notice of By-election for the Western Ward
The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Western Ward has now closed, with four candidates standing in the upcoming election.
Notice of 2022 Triennial Local Authority Elections
Official notice of the 2022 Triennial Local Authority Elections
Website Maintenance Ahead!
Some of our online EServices will be down for scheduled maintenance Saturday 26 March 2022 from 7am till 5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.
UPDATE: Precautionary boil water notice lifted for Methven
UPDATE 18 February: Methven’s boil water notice has been lifted.
Project News
NW Ashburton wastewater extension project moves to final stage
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
Contractors will return to Allens Road at the end of May to begin the final stage of the North West Ashburton wastewater extension project.
Last pipes laid in NW Ashburton wastewater extension
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
The final pieces of pipe in the North West Ashburton wastewater extension were laid underground on Allens Road recently, but not before attracting a bit of attention because of their unusual shape.
Wastewater project starts final phase in Allenton
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
A 500m stretch of Allens Road will be closed to traffic for 10 days, weather permitting, from Monday 23 January when contractors begin the final phase of the North West Ashburton wastewater extension project.
Contract awarded for Baring Square East refresh
Baring Square East Upgrade
A $2.45 million contract to redevelop Baring Square East has been awarded to Tru-Line Civil, the same contractor who worked on the revitalisation of Ashburton’s CBD.
Facilities News
Library's new chapter preparing for big reveal
Library
New Ashburton Library staff Jay and Ben can't wait to show their community all the cutting-edge library features when it opens to the public later this month.
Excitement builds for move to new library
Library
There’s just over a week left to grab your holiday reads for the beach or bach, as staff at the library make final preparations for the big move to Te Whare Whakatere, the new library and civic centre.
Library urges members to try eBooks and eAudio
Library
Staff at the Ashburton Public Library are encouraging people to try out the growing range of eBooks, eAudio and digital resources as the facility prepares to close for three weeks to move into the new library and civic centre, Te Whare Whakatere.
Construction delays push back library relocation
Library
Construction delays have pushed back the Ashburton Public Library’s move to the new library and civic centre, though about 120 non-library Council staff will still relocate as planned by the end of the year.
