Council News
Council is proposing an inhouse, stand-alone business unit to deliver its three water services in the future.
The days might be shortening as we move through autumn, but that doesn’t mean a drop-off in Council activity.
NZTA: People who travel between Ashburton and Rangitata will need to build in extra time throughout April, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
Planting volunteers are needed for a special World Biodiversity Day event at Harris Scientific Reserve on Sunday 25 May.
Rates are expected to rise an average 7.3 per cent over the Ashburton District for the 2025-26 financial year.
Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Hood.
Council has sent letters to 24 Methven residents, alerting them to potential water leaks on their properties.
People power has encouraged the NZ Transport Agency to conduct a formal review of the speed limit through Rakaia, instead of just reverting it back to 70kmh.
Council is seeking the views of the wider community on the future of the Methven Auxiliary stockwater intake.