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The end of the year always brings a little opportunity for reflection and, while there is still much to do, there is plenty to acknowledge, and in a good way.

12 December 2024

Group of adults stand before new homes

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown opened a new 15-home Kāinga Ora development on Dobson Street this week.

11 December 2024

Poster of characters in space suits

Ashburton Library has launched two reading challenges just in time for the summer school holidays.

11 December 2024

Gifts for emergency kits

With Christmas around the corner, I wanted to share a few practical gift ideas that make a great addition to any emergency kit.

11 December 2024

A road with wide berms

Councillors will consider options for some native planting on the district’s rural road reserves.

10 December 2024

Rumble strips on rural road

A road safety trial at a rural intersection in the Ashburton District suggests a rumble strip did not make drivers significantly change their speed approaching the crossroads.

6 December 2024

sprinkler on grass

Ashburton District people are being urged to use water wisely or face restrictions, as water consumption climbs along with the temperature.

5 December 2024

Mayor Neil Brown

Of times past: Read the wise words of a civic leader 50 years ago.

5 December 2024

Crowd in front of giant Christmas tree

Baring Square East was the place to be on Saturday night, when Ashburton’s giant Christmas tree came to life in a sparkly way.

4 December 2024

Cars parked in front of council building

Councillors have approved a code of conduct for people visiting the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, EA Networks Centre, and the Ashburton Library and Civic Centre.

2 December 2024

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