Council News
A public meeting to discuss the Alpine Fault and its projected impact on South Island communities in a magnitude eight earthquake is coming to Methven on 29 March.
Ashburton District Council will this week begin carrying out its annual wastewater pipe rehabilitation works around parts of Hampstead, and affected residents are being advised the work may temporarily impact their services.
Shoppers and workers in the Ashburton CBD are being urged to double check signage and street markings on their journeys as streetscape upgrades continue to change access routes in the town centre.
See ongoing updates from the National Emergency Management Agency on the tsunami threat to New Zealand.
An independent credit rating has assessed Ashburton District Council as being in a very strong financial position.
Ashburton District Council met with its Elderly Persons Housing tenants last Friday to discuss proposed rent increases that are expected to be included in the Council's draft Long Term Plan going out for public consultation this month.
Mid Canterbury residents are being advised that the Council's local facilities and services will remain operational when the country (excluding Auckland) goes into Alert Level Two from 6am, Sunday 28 February 2021 for a period of seven days, but there will some safety measures in place.
Seen a council worker on their phone lately? Like many businesses that have integrated smartphone technology into their day-to-day operations, Ashburton District Council has recently expanded the use of this technology across the organisation.
New or existing Mid Canterbury events that attract visitors from outside of the district could be eligible for up to $10,000 of funding thanks to a brand new grant developed by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Education (MBIE).
Residents are being advised to be mindful of leaving their vehicles in the Ashburton Domain late at night, as new closing hours get underway.