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Council News

By the time you are reading this, Councillors will have made some concrete decisions about the final form of the Long Term Plan, including what to do with the Tinwald Pool and Balmoral Hall.

23 May 2024

Illuminated inflatable spaceman

Event organisers are hoping Glow in the Park's new low-sensory hour won't draw the crowds.

22 May 2024

Kerb and channel needing repair

Contractors working for Council will soon begin renewing the kerb and channel on Walnut Avenue, between Oak Grove and West Street/SH1.

17 May 2024

Man looking sad

We’re continuing to get behind the wheel after drinking, with alcohol being a major factor contributing to deaths and serious injuries crashes in the Ashburton district.

16 May 2024

Ashburton District Councillor Russell Ellis

A large part of our week has been spent in Hine Paaka, the Council chamber, listening to nearly 100 people talking to their submissions on the draft Long Term Plan.

16 May 2024

A highland dancer

Nine local groups have been allocated just over $20,000 from Creative Communities New Zealand.

15 May 2024

Lots of hands together in circle

Newcomers to the Ashburton District can now find all the essential information they need in a new online Welcoming Guide.

15 May 2024

Large group of people holding documents

The community’s first biodiversity strategy, Our Natural Place, was officially launched by the Ashburton District Biodiversity Advisory Group this week, with pride.

15 May 2024

Five adults standing by drinking fountain

The best parts of a marble fountain that stood outside the old Ashburton Public Library have been given a new lease on life at the Tinwald Domain.

14 May 2024

The new Mount Somers water treatment membrane plant.

Water restrictions on the Mount Somers drinking water supply have been lifted, as the supply at the Stoney Creek intake is up to comfortable levels.

13 May 2024

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