Council News
Wastewater pipes are being replaced on Tancred Street, between Cass Street and Chalmers Avenue, over the next six weeks and temporary road closures will be in place.
A total of 47 finalists have been selected for the Zonta Ashburton Women’s Art Awards, which will be exhibited at Rokowhiria, the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, in March.
The conserve water notice for Methven has now been lifted following an outage at the water treatment plant yesterday.
Residents on the Chertsey drinking water supply can now use water normally, after earlier being asked to conserve water following an unexpected outage at the treatment plant.
Ashburton District Council is reminding residents that Level 2 water restrictions remain in effect as hot weather returns to Mid Canterbury.
From museums and creative hubs to pools and spas, here are some of the best ways to enjoy Mid Canterbury a drizzly day.
Hakatere Conservation Park, in Mid Canterbury, is centred around the Ashburton Lakes District and is bordered by the braided rivers of the Rakaia from the north and the Rangitata from the South.
Travellers arriving at Christchurch and Auckland airports are being encouraged to explore Mid Canterbury with a cheeky catchphrase – Nowhere, worth going.
Summer holidays call for unexpected adventures to keep your kids entertained, without breaking the bank. It’s not about ticking off the obvious, it’s about finding the extraordinary in places you didn’t expect.
Here’s a summary of Council services over the holiday period from 24 December 2025 to 5 January 2026 – there are a few temporary changes to operating hours at some facilities.