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Healthy soil booster for domain's rose gardens
The rose gardens at the Ashburton Domain are getting a makeover and moving to a new management model that will eliminate the need for regular spraying of fungicides and pesticides.
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Protect your dog from parvo
Dog owners in the Ashburton District are being urged to make sure their pets are vaccinated, as the presence of Parvovirus also known as parvo, has been confirmed locally.
Detecting leaks can be a tricky job
Detecting water leaks in Council pipes can be a tricky business because often the evidence drains away.
Allenton water upgrade may lower pressure
Some parts of Allenton may experience low water pressure on Tuesday 1 July, while critical connections are made for a UV upgrade at the Argyle Park water treatment plant.
Sports centre celebrates 500,000th visitor, new record coming
The EA Networks Centre celebrated a visitor milestone and new record on Wednesday when its 500,000th customer walked through the door.
Stockwater Exit Transition Plan: Reports available to the public
Residents interested in Council’s work to exit its stockwater delivery service can now read three investigation reports related to Pudding Hill, the first of 17 stockwater intakes under consideration.
Smart water meters to be trialled in Rakaia
Council is working with leading digital metering company Intellihub, to trial smart water meters on the eastern side of Rakaia township.
Splashdeck, toddler pool surface to be replaced
The new surface of the splashdeck and toddler pool at EA Networks Centre is not up to scratch and will be replaced by the contractor who installed it, at no cost to Council.
CE Hamish Riach: Water plant upgrades on track
The UV upgrade of another Council water treatment plant was achieved last week when the Tinwald plant came back online.
Baring Square primed as event venue
Council is encouraging event organisers to look at Baring Square East as a venue, after making a decision to not allow events that would require a road closure on East Street, south of Havelock Street.
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From the Mayor & CE
CE Hamish Riach: Water plant upgrades on track
The UV upgrade of another Council water treatment plant was achieved last week when the Tinwald plant came back online.
MAYOR: A special time for all Kiwis
There is something quite special about presenting citizenship to 93 new Kiwis this week, as our country celebrates Matariki.
Upcoming meetings
COMMITTEE: Three Waters
30 July 2025, 9.30 am
COMMITTEE: Audit & Risk
30 July 2025, 1.00 pm
Council - Activity Briefings
30 July 2025, 3.00 pm
ADVISORY GROUP: Biodiversity
4 August 2025, 1.00 pm
Council
6 August 2025, 1.00 pm
Road Closures
NICHOLSON STREET
from 9 Jun 7:00 to 25 Jul 18:00
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from 6 Jun 19:00 to 6 Jun 21:30
KING STREET, ALEXANDER STREET
from 3 Feb 6:00 to 13 Sep 18:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
Hakatere Noodle Festival 2025
Ashburton District Council
The Hakatere Noodle Festival is back with more yummy dishes and free entertainment.
Operation Grapple Talk | Denise Baynham
Ashburton Museum
In Operation Grapple, portraits of 19 New Zealand nuclear test veterans tell the story of this little-known chapter in New Zealand history of nuclear testing...
Light up the Night 2025
Ashburton District Council
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...
Matariki Escape Room
Ashburton Library
Book in your chance to complete our Matariki Escape Room Challenge....
Facilities News
Sports centre celebrates 500,000th visitor, new record coming
EA Networks Centre
The EA Networks Centre celebrated a visitor milestone and new record on Wednesday when its 500,000th customer walked through the door.
Splashdeck, toddler pool surface to be replaced
EA Networks Centre
The new surface of the splashdeck and toddler pool at EA Networks Centre is not up to scratch and will be replaced by the contractor who installed it, at no cost to Council.
Your What's On Guide for the winter school holidays
Library
A free family show called The Snow is one of the highlights of a winter-themed What’s On Guide for activities at Council facilities over the coming school holidays.
Plans approved for mini golf course
EA Networks Centre
The final concept designs for the new 18-hole mini golf course at EA Networks Centre have been signed off by Mayor Neil Brown, with a November opening date pencilled in for the project.
Project News
Stockwater Exit Transition Plan: Reports available to the public
2025 News
Residents interested in Council’s work to exit its stockwater delivery service can now read three investigation reports related to Pudding Hill, the first of 17 stockwater intakes under consideration.
Drop-in sessions for stockwater exit work
2025 News
Council is holding two drop-in sessions for the public to be part of the discussion about the future of Bushside and Stoney Creek stockwater intakes.
Stockwater Exit: Bushside Intake public survey open
2025 News
Council is seeking the views of the wider community on the future of the Bushside stockwater intake.
Stockwater Exit: Water balance report commissioned
2025 News
Council has commissioned a water balance report for the Washpen/Mt Harding Creek system, as part of its work on the future of the Pudding Hill stockwater intake.
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Alerts & advisories
Allenton water upgrade may lower pressure
Some parts of Allenton may experience low water pressure on Tuesday 1 July, while critical connections are made for a UV upgrade at the Argyle Park water treatment plant.
Short shutdown for Argyle Park water plant
The water treatment plant at Argyle Park will be shut down for about four hours on Tuesday 17 June and residents in the Allenton area may notice reduced pressure in the water network.
Hinds water treatment plant upgraded
New filtration and UV disinfection equipment at the Hinds water treatment plant will be commissioned this week, with no disruption for those connected to the township’s supply.
Hosing ban for Methven during water plant maintenance
Council is implementing a hosing ban on the Methven and Methven Springfield water supplies from Wednesday 26 February to allow maintenance on one of the reservoirs at the Methven water treatment plant.