Council News
A wrought iron fence that has stood in front of the old Polytech building on Cameron Street for over 100 years is being removed, restored and relocated to the Ashburton Domain.
I’ve been sitting on a tractor this week because it’s harvest time on the farm and it’s provided some time to think about what’s ahead for our district, our country and even the world.
We all want Mid Canterbury to be a place with clean air, clear waterways and protected for future generations and that’s why Council is beginning work on the district’s first Climate Change & Sustainability Strategy.
Council is undertaking more physical work at Lake Hood to improve water circulation.
Council has today confirmed the sale of its former Baring Square West administration building and land to Havelock Development Limited for $2.3 million.
Thirty-one finalists have been chosen for the 2025 Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards, with the premier winner to be announced on 7 March at a special event at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.
It’s quickly back to business as the new year gets under way, with a full schedule of Council meetings and workshops planned, from budgets to biodiversity.
Ashburton Library and Keep Learning Mid Canterbury are teaming up to offer Ashburton’s first Fix It Fair on Saturday 1 February.
Council will soon begin installing about 80 new signs, advising motorists that 30km/h speed limits outside schools will become variable speed limits only enforceable at the beginning and end of the school day.
Make memories in your home district and explore your own backyard this summer. There’s so much to see and do in Mid Canterbury that we couldn't possibly list it all, but here’s 10 activities to get you started.