Council News
Fitch Rating Services says Council's AA+ rating leans towards the high end.
To help residents and businesses plan for the Christmas and New Year period, 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.
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.
Finalists have been announced for the ANZ Business of the Year Awards 2026.
A large section of the Pudding Hill stockwater race network will close next year, as part of Council ending its stockwater delivery service.
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.
It’s hard to believe that we are so close to the end of the year, the last two months have gone fast.
The Ashburton Domain has been recognised as a Garden of Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust and will be promoted to garden tourists, from around the country and the world.
The new UV equipment at the Ashburton Domain water treatment plant will be commissioned later this week.
Construction of the new bike skills park in the Ashburton Domain is planned to get underway in March.
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