Council News
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.
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.
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.
About 150 residents attended an event in Ashburton last night to meet the candidates in the Local Elections, including those wanting to be mayor.
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.
It's hard to believe that this is the last week of winter, in meteorological terms.
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.
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.
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.