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Council approves tradewaste agreement with AMP
Council has approved a tradewaste agreement with Ashburton Meat Processors, giving conditional consent for them to discharge factory wastewater into Ashburton’s urban wastewater scheme.
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Shape of local freshwater leadership group discussed
Representatives from Environment Canterbury, Ashburton District Council, the local community and mana whenua met in Ashburton last week to talk about how its local freshwater leadership group might look and function.
It's time to move it, move it
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.
Mayor: Thank you for your service
Two important occasions are worth recognising this week – the final meeting of the Methven Community Board for this term and the official opening of the new Friendship Lane housing units for the elderly.
Ribbon cut at new Friendship Lane units
Mayor Brown and Minister for the South Island, James Meager, officially opened 16 new elderly persons’ housing units at Friendship Lane on Monday.
No voting papers? No problem
With the election period nearing its halfway point, all voting packs have now been delivered across Mid Canterbury.
Severe Weather in Canterbury
12pm 22/09 update - we are reopening Ashburton Gorge Road at Mt Somers, but the road will still be closed from Mt. Sunday to Erewhon as there's deep water flowing through one of the fords and it has suffered some damage. We ask that people please drive to the conditions.
Ashburton District welcomes new Kiwis
Ashburton District officially welcomed 59 new Kiwis at a citizenship ceremony held at the Ashburton Event Centre on Thursday.
Council confirms continued safety of drinking water
The Ashburton District Council is reassuring residents that all Council-managed drinking water supplies remain compliant with the New Zealand Drinking Water Standards for nitrate levels and the water is safe to drink.
Operation Grapple talks nuclear past
A new exhibition opening this Saturday at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum tells the story of a little-known chapter in New Zealand history of nuclear testing in the Pacific.
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: 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 your service
Two important occasions are worth recognising this week – the final meeting of the Methven Community Board for this term and the official opening of the new Friendship Lane housing units for the elderly.
Upcoming meetings
Road Closures
FORDS ROAD
from 29 Sep 7:00 to 30 Oct 18:00
WITHELLS ROAD - EALING ROAD
from 29 Sep 6:00 to 31 Oct 18:00
LINE ROAD
from 16 Sep 6:00 to 3 Oct 18:00
ASHBURTON RIVER ROAD - LONGS FORD ROAD
from 5 Sep 6:00 to 30 Sep 20:00
OXFORD STREET
from 13 Oct 8:00 to 17 Oct 17:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
Dunk It For Plunket
EA Networks Centre
Can you score a free throw shot? Come and have a go if you think you can! Sink your shot to win a sweet prize...
Pom Pom Key Ring Creatures
Ashburton Library
Come along to the allocated Maker Space time to create a pom pom creature. The room will be set up for you with staff popping...
Remote Control Car Racing
Ashburton Library
Book your spot to have a go on our track with our remote-control cars. Face off against others to gain bragging rights.Mon 22nd September, 3pm-5pmTues...
Splash Into Fun! Obstacle Course
EA Networks Centre
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...
Facilities News
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.
Operation Grapple talks nuclear past
Art Gallery and Museum
A new exhibition opening this Saturday at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum tells the story of a little-known chapter in New Zealand history of nuclear testing in the Pacific.
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.
What's On: Your spring school holidays activity guide
EA Networks Centre
Spring into the school holidays at the end of the month, with loads of fun and activities – from searching for treasure to racing remote controlled cars and planting delphiniums in the domain!
Project News
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.
Stockwater Exit: Brothers and Alford Forest intakes
2025 News
Community members interested in the future of the Brothers stockwater intake are being invited to a public meeting at Mayfield on 2 September and encouraged to have their say via an online survey.
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Alerts & advisories
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.
Short shutdown for Rakaia water supply
Rakaia residents are being asked to conserve water on Monday 7 July when new UV disinfection equipment at the town’s water treatment plant is being commissioned.