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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.

23 May 2025

Small concrete block building under construction

Contractors are planning to commission new UV equipment at the Tinwald water treatment plant in the week 26-31 May and Council is advising residents that the work could affect water pressure.

23 May 2025

Refuse and recycling centre

Ashburton District Council has awarded its solid waste management contract to Christchurch-based waste management company WasteCo.

22 May 2025

Two men looking at large pipe

Council has adopted the Stand Alone Business Unit as the delivery model for future water services in the Ashburton District.

22 May 2025

Mayor Neil Brown

If you’re flying with Air New Zealand this month, make sure you read the Kia Ora magazine tucked into the seat pocket in front of you – you’ll find Ashburton’s big Glow in the Park event on one of the pages.

22 May 2025

A carousel at night

Following a successful trial last year, low sensory sessions are returning to EA Networks Glow in the Park this King’s Birthday weekend.

21 May 2025

Lake edge

A 75-page report will be presented to Councillors on Wednesday, providing an information update on water quality issues at Lake Hood and the work currently underway to address them.

19 May 2025

Aerial view of trees on streets

Two cedar trees and an oak planted in a community space outside the Blue Pub in Methven will soon be bathed in a special glow.

16 May 2025

Methven Water Treatment Facility

The community has made their views on the future of the district’s water services clear, with 88 percent of submissions supporting the Council’s proposed inhouse delivery model.

16 May 2025

Te Whare Whakatere Naylor Love Johannes van Kan

Ashburton’s library and civic building, Te Whare Whakatere, has been declared a winner in the 2025 Canterbury Architecture Awards.

16 May 2025

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