Council News
Canterbury DHB’s Community and Public Health unit has issued a health warning after potentially toxic blue-green algae (planktonic cyanobacteria) was found in Lake Clearwater, situated in the Ashburton Lakes Basin area.
Summer water restrictions started in Mid Canterbury last week as residents’ water use increased across several schemes, and the current levels are posted on the Council website
Ashburton’s month-long Nights of Lights festival has been adding a touch of Christmas joy to town in the lead up to the holidays, and this year’s Festive Walk has been celebrating Christmas with the help of the district’s diverse cultural communities.
Mid Canterbury's rubbish and recycling services will be impacted over the Christmas/New Year period.
Ashburton District Council has today upgraded the Chertsey and Mayfield water restrictions, effective immediately as high demand puts pressure on the supplies.