Council News
Arborists will begin removing the ash trees along Morgan Street in Methven from Monday 5 May, as the trees have become unhealthy and are deteriorating.
With Level Three restrictions now in place across the country, the Ashburton District Council has been contacting local food operators to ensure they have the information they need to safely begin trading under the restriction.
Today, representatives from the Ashburton RSA, New Zealand military and Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown honoured the lives of those who have served the nation in the armed forces by laying wreaths at the Ashburton cenotaph. This was the first year usual Anzac Day services were not held on 25 April due to the COVID-19 lockdown, but the small ceremony held today under Level 3 restrictions helped show the district’s respect for those who have fought and lost their lives in various wars and conflicts. Lest we forget.
With the country moving down to an Alert Level Three from Tuesday 28 April, the Council and contractors, Tru Line Civil will recommence work on the Ashburton CBD Streetscape Renewal project.
Businesses and shoppers keen to get the district's local economy rolling after the COVID-19 lockdown now have a brand new tool to help boost recovery efforts, thanks to the free Mid Canterbury Open for Business online directory.
Recycling and glass collection in the kerbside service and at the district's Resource Recovery Parks will resume as normal when New Zealand moves to an Alert Level Three on Tuesday 28 April, but some waste recovery services will continue to be impacted by restrictions.
Ashburton District Mayor, Neil Brown is encouraging residents to continue practicing good hygiene and social distancing measures, as the number of COVID-19 cases in Mid Canterbury is revealed.
Mid Canterbury business owners looking for professional insights into how they can best prepare for life after the COVID-19 lockdown are being invited to engage with a series of free webinars hosted by trusted local advisors.
The COVID-19 lockdown may have cancelled usual Anzac Day services around New Zealand this year, but Kiwis are being encouraged to commemorate the occasion by standing at dawn, wherever they are on Saturday 25 April.
As the focus turns to rebuilding New Zealand's economy in the coronavirus recovery phase, Mid Canterbury has launched a new 'shop local' initiative that is helping businesses re-establish and reach out to their customers.
The Mid Canterbury Open for Business campaign (midcanopenforbiz.nz) is an all-of-district drive encouraging residents to support their local businesses with the help of a new, easy-to-use online business directory.