Council News
There is no kerbside rubbish and recycling collection on Christmas Day (Thursday 25 December) so Council will be emptying everyone’s wheelie bins one day later than normal that week. Thursday’s collection moves to Friday, and Friday’s collection to Saturday.
Level 2 water restrictions have been implemented across the Ashburton District, in response to a jump in water consumption and no significant rain in the forecast.
With over 6,300 dogs registered in Mid Canterbury, it’s clear that we love our four-legged friends, but it’s important that they’re managed responsibly and so Council is asking residents to complete a quick survey about dog control.
Council’s building services team continues to process high volumes of consents, with 651 consents issued for 2025 – over 100 more than in 2024.
Fitch Rating Services says Council's AA+ rating leans towards the high end.
As 2025 wraps up, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what’s been achieved on the Ashburton second bridge project so far and share some of what’s coming up in the new year.
Finalists have been announced for the ANZ Business of the Year Awards 2026.
A large section of the Pudding Hill stockwater race network will close next year, as part of Council ending its stockwater delivery service.
It’s hard to believe that we are so close to the end of the year, the last two months have gone fast.
The Ashburton Domain has been recognised as a Garden of Significance by the New Zealand Gardens Trust and will be promoted to garden tourists, from around the country and the world.