Council News
Council has today confirmed the sale of its former Baring Square West administration building and land to Havelock Development Limited for $2.3 million.
Thirty-one finalists have been chosen for the 2025 Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards, with the premier winner to be announced on 7 March at a special event at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.
It’s quickly back to business as the new year gets under way, with a full schedule of Council meetings and workshops planned, from budgets to biodiversity.
Ashburton Library and Keep Learning Mid Canterbury are teaming up to offer Ashburton’s first Fix It Fair on Saturday 1 February.
Council will soon begin installing about 80 new signs, advising motorists that 30km/h speed limits outside schools will become variable speed limits only enforceable at the beginning and end of the school day.
Make memories in your home district and explore your own backyard this summer. There’s so much to see and do in Mid Canterbury that we couldn't possibly list it all, but here’s 10 activities to get you started.
Local user groups of the Hakatere Ashburton River Trail have been working with the Council to add new location signs along the trail, with the first section done last week.
Whether travelling by rail, bus, ship or airline, mishandled baggage and lost luggage have always been an unfortunate part of the travel experience.
A 1.4km section of Seafield Road will be reconstructed in a three-month project beginning in January and costing about $430,000.
Inflatables will be popping up at the district’s community pools over the summer, while the aquatic area at EA Networks Centre undergoes maintenance.