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EA Networks Centre is planning a fun day of free community activities to celebrate its 10th birthday on Sunday 11 May.

2 May 2025

Children colouring in

Council’s community facilities were inundated over the school holidays by hundreds of youngsters taking part in activities ranging from Easter egg hunts and inflatable pool play to 3D printing and making colourful, fluorescent lei.

2 May 2025

Chief Executive Hamish Riach

Most voting-age residents of the Ashburton District would have received a letter from the Electoral Commission in the past month reminding them about voting in the local elections this October.

1 May 2025

Updated 5.30pm Thursday - Ashburton Civil Defence Emergency Management is monitoring conditions and advising people to stay up to date with the latest forecasts after MetService issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Mid Canterbury.

30 April 2025

Small brick block building

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.

30 April 2025

Four adults in mechanic workshop

Council is teaming up with Toyota Ashburton and Zonta to run a free session for women to learn more about car maintenance, including how to fit new wipers and check the oil in their car.

29 April 2025

Poster to update enrolment details

Ashburton District Council and the Electoral Commission will hold a community open day on 29 May to encourage people to make sure their enrolment details, including their postal address, are up to date, so they can vote in the local elections later this year.

28 April 2025

Small native grasses

On its two-year anniversary, the Carters Creek Catchment Group will celebrate with a planting day after receiving support from Council to enhance the waterway.

24 April 2025

Man returns book at library

Is Ashburton District age friendly?

24 April 2025

Spaceman in lighting display

Mid Canterbury’s largest community event is back for another year, with EA Networks proud to contribute to the success of the event as a key sponsor.

24 April 2025

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