Council News
A no parking zone is to be created on Methven Chertsey Road outside Methven’s new elder care facility.
The world of wearable arts is coming to Ashburton … and it has a bridal vibe.
Contractors working for KiwiRail will be undertaking repairs on the Tinwald viaduct from 1-20 December and there will be no access for pedestrians or cyclists.
There are wedding bells ringing at Rokowhiria, the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, where staff are preparing a special collection of wedding gowns for public viewing.
Ashburton’s housing market is heating up more than the rest of the country, according to quarterly economic data provided to Council by Infometrics.
The West Street carpark is being added to the area currently under the trial of new Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking compliance technology.
The big news nationally in local government this week has been the changes Government is proposing for regional councils, like Environment Canterbury.
Plans for a new bike skills park in the Ashburton Domain have received a $115,000 injection via a grant from the Lion Foundation.
Our long-time favourite Christmas event, the Great Santa Hunt, once again heads the list of activities in this summer’s What’s On Guide.









