Council News
Hakatere Conservation Park, in Mid Canterbury, is centred around the Ashburton Lakes District and is bordered by the braided rivers of the Rakaia from the north and the Rangitata from the South.
Travellers arriving at Christchurch and Auckland airports are being encouraged to explore Mid Canterbury with a cheeky catchphrase – Nowhere, worth going.
Summer holidays call for unexpected adventures to keep your kids entertained, without breaking the bank. It’s not about ticking off the obvious, it’s about finding the extraordinary in places you didn’t expect.
Here’s a summary of Council services over the holiday period from 24 December 2025 to 5 January 2026 – there are a few temporary changes to operating hours at some facilities.
There is no kerbside rubbish and recycling collection on Christmas Day (Thursday 25 December) so Council will be emptying everyone’s wheelie bins one day later than normal that week. Thursday’s collection moves to Friday, and Friday’s collection to Saturday.
Level 2 water restrictions have been implemented across the Ashburton District, in response to a jump in water consumption and no significant rain in the forecast.
With over 6,300 dogs registered in Mid Canterbury, it’s clear that we love our four-legged friends, but it’s important that they’re managed responsibly and so Council is asking residents to complete a quick survey about dog control.
Council’s building services team continues to process high volumes of consents, with 651 consents issued for 2025 – over 100 more than in 2024.
Fitch Rating Services says Council's AA+ rating leans towards the high end.
As 2025 wraps up, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what’s been achieved on the Ashburton second bridge project so far and share some of what’s coming up in the new year.
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