Council News
EA Networks Centre has launched a survey to collect people’s thoughts on the facility and look at how it might serve the needs of the community in the future.
Ashburton Glow in the Park 2023 returns to Tinwald Domain over King's Birthday Weekend 2-4 June.
A te reo Māori app developed for Ashburton District Council staff is to be shared with the community, so others can learn more about local Māori language and protocols. The app also covers Tagalog (the primary language of the Philippines) and Samoan.
Anzac Day provided a sobering reminder about the enduring impact of war and conflict, and it was humbling that hundreds of people around our district attended services to pay their respects to the men and women who have served to defend New Zealand.
More than 1000 young wilding trees considered weed pests in the Ashburton Lakes area were uprooted by an efficient team of community volunteers on Saturday.
The Ashburton District Council is welcoming recommendations to improve safety at rural intersections following a coroner’s report into a triple-fatality at the intersection of Hepburns and Mitcham Roads three years ago.
Anzac Day messages from PM Jacinda Ardern and Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown will be among guest speakers at a civic service and wreath laying service in Ashburton on Anzac Day, Monday 25 April.
Colourful caterer and former deputy mayor of Queenstown, Margaret McHugh, will talk about her autobiography and cookbook, The Real McHugh, when she makes a special visit to the Ashburton Public Library on Wednesday 4 May.
The Council is asking for feedback on a draft Play, Active Recreation and Sport strategy that will help ensure people have access to the activities and places they need to be happy and healthy.