Council News
As well as bees, bugs and butterflies, Council will be showcasing another 'b' at this year's Ashburton A&P show - biodiversity.
The installation of a nine-hole disc golf course at the Tinwald Domain is getting closer. The course has been designed by Zac Taylor from the Christchurch Disc Golf club.
Nine Mid Canterbury events have been granted a total of $30,600 to help attract visitors from outside the district.
Ashburton’s new library and civic centre building Te Whare Whakatere is expected to open for business Monday 18 December.
It was a red letter day for the people of Methven today, when their new $10m water treatment plant was officially opened by Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown.
A strong demand for more leaders to manage Aotearoa New Zealand’s parks has prompted the launch of a “life-changing” new programme at Lincoln University.
Eight new speed limits will come into effect within the Ashburton District on 1 November – most in and near new subdivisions at Tinwald, Methven and Ashburton east.
In this month’s column, I wanted to chat about Methven and how local Civil Defence volunteers train and prepare to support the township when disaster strikes.
Like everyone else who uses water from the Methven community water supply, I’m looking forward to not worrying whenever heavy rain is forecast.
EA Networks Centre is looking forward to hosting Mid Canterbury Netball for events during its centenary celebration weekend on 13-14 October.