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Households and businesses in a large part of north-east Ashburton, including all of Fairton, will have a short water shutdown on Sunday night to allow important work on the Bridge Street water treatment plant.

3 September 2025

Concept plan for new bridge

The long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge is a step closer with the signing of a key agreement, Minister for the South Island and Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced.

2 September 2025

Filling glass from tap

A new water main is being installed on Grove Street in September, between Carters Terrace and Wilkin Street, and drivers who regularly use that route can expect temporary road closures.

29 August 2025

Local body candidates sitting on stage

About 150 residents attended an event in Ashburton last night to meet the candidates in the Local Elections, including those wanting to be mayor.

28 August 2025

Poster for educational festival

Departing Mayor Neil Brown will talk about his time leading the Ashburton District, when he opens the Lifelong Learning Festival in the Ashburton Library next month.

28 August 2025

Chief Executive Hamish Riach

It's hard to believe that this is the last week of winter, in meteorological terms.

28 August 2025

Speaker addresses small crowd

A new series of free learning collaborations between Council and Keep Learning Mid Canterbury is aimed at growing skills in the community, from food safety practices to using social media in business.

26 August 2025

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Properties on Philip Street and Oak Grove will have a short water shutdown on Thursday 28 August as part of work by Council contractors to renew water pipes in the area.

26 August 2025

Three adults holding bowls of noodles

Seven newcomers to Ashburton will be sharing their life stories with the community during Welcoming Week and in the lead-up to the Hakatere Noodle Festival on Saturday 13 September.

22 August 2025

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