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Council is proposing an inhouse, stand-alone business unit to deliver its three water services in the future.

27 March 2025

Chief Executive Hamish Riach

The days might be shortening as we move through autumn, but that doesn’t mean a drop-off in Council activity.

27 March 2025

Map of highway detour

NZTA: People who travel between Ashburton and Rangitata will need to build in extra time throughout April, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

26 March 2025

A plant ready to go in a hole in the ground

Planting volunteers are needed for a special World Biodiversity Day event at Harris Scientific Reserve on Sunday 25 May.

24 March 2025

Oxidation pond at wastewater plant

Rates are expected to rise an average 7.3 per cent over the Ashburton District for the 2025-26 financial year.

21 March 2025

View of a lake

Health New Zealand/Te Whatu Ora has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Hood.

20 March 2025

Microphone for listening to water

Council has sent letters to 24 Methven residents, alerting them to potential water leaks on their properties.

20 March 2025

Two large water tanks and pipes

Safe drinking water is crucial for everyone.

20 March 2025

Mayor Neil Brown

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.

20 March 2025

Stockwater race

Council is seeking the views of the wider community on the future of the Methven Auxiliary stockwater intake.

18 March 2025

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