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The latest cyanobacteria reading at Lake Hood has unfortunately delayed Council consideration about re-opening the lake to the public for water sports.

13 June 2025

Work zone fenced off

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.

13 June 2025

Grader on a road

Council has released its road network operations and maintenance contract to the market for tenders.

12 June 2025

Chief Executive Hamish Riach

Winter has definitely arrived and while the snow last weekend was great for Mt Hutt, the freezing temperatures did present challenges for some road users around the district.

12 June 2025

Two men with metal box

Mayor Neil Brown is standing down in October after 21 years on the Ashburton District Council and says local government is about making sure the district thrives.

11 June 2025

Uphill ramp

The Afghan former refugee youth of Ashburton have been working on a photography project over the past six months and will be sharing it with the community during World Refugee Week.

9 June 2025

Food truck operating at night

Council is getting in touch with about 200 registered food businesses in the Ashburton District to advise them of a new Food Business Levy being imposed by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

6 June 2025

Tyre Skidding on Icey road

Winter’s arrival this week means early work starts for Council’s roading contractors, who are out applying grit to icy spots from 4am on days when ice is forecast.

5 June 2025

Election promotion poster

Council is hosting a candidate information session on Wednesday 18 June and anyone thinking about standing for Council or the Methven Community Board in the Local Elections later this year can come along.

4 June 2025

Family in front of model of Eiffel Tower

Glow in the Park organisers are looking at visitor data collected during the King’s Birthday weekend event, but they are already counting it a big success.

4 June 2025

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