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It’s the season for reseals and work is about to start on a $7.1 million contract to reseal a total of 84km on 39 roads in the Ashburton District.

12 November 2025

Sign pointing to art gallery and museum

Today’s full public hearing of a resource consent application to relocate air conditioning equipment from the roof of the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum was cancelled following discussions between the Council (as resource consent applicant) and the parties who lodged a joint submission on the application.

12 November 2025

pond with reflection of trees

Canterbury Anniversary Day will be celebrated on Friday 14 November and the public holiday will mean changes for some council services.

12 November 2025

mini golf hole

Mini Mid Canterbury, the district’s new mini golf course, is on track to open on Saturday 22 November.

11 November 2025

Sign pointing to art gallery and museum

Independent hearing commissioner Graham Taylor will hear a resource consent application by Council this week to relocate air conditioning equipment at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.

11 November 2025

Mobile camera for underground pipes

Wastewater detectives are back in the district inspecting the condition of our sewer pipes, starting in Methven.

10 November 2025

Brick block building

Households on the Chertsey community drinking water scheme will have a short water shutdown next week, as part of important work to commission their new water treatment plant.

7 November 2025

Man in suit

Democracy has spoken, and now it is time for your council to make decisions for the betterment of all the residents of the Ashburton district.

6 November 2025

Front view of a car

Council will begin trialling an Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system next week to find out if the technology could be used for parking compliance in Ashburton.

6 November 2025

Cat and dog under blanket

Pets and fireworks don't mix, so Council is asking pet owners to think about how they can keep their furry friends safe with Guy Fawkes night approaching.

5 November 2025

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