Council News
Most voting-age residents of the Ashburton District would have received a letter from the Electoral Commission in the past month reminding them about voting in the local elections this October.
Updated 5.30pm Thursday - Ashburton Civil Defence Emergency Management is monitoring conditions and advising people to stay up to date with the latest forecasts after MetService issued an orange Heavy Rain Warning for Mid Canterbury.
New filtration and UV disinfection equipment at the Hinds water treatment plant will be commissioned this week, with no disruption for those connected to the township’s supply.
Council is teaming up with Toyota Ashburton and Zonta to run a free session for women to learn more about car maintenance, including how to fit new wipers and check the oil in their car.
Ashburton District Council and the Electoral Commission will hold a community open day on 29 May to encourage people to make sure their enrolment details, including their postal address, are up to date, so they can vote in the local elections later this year.
On its two-year anniversary, the Carters Creek Catchment Group will celebrate with a planting day after receiving support from Council to enhance the waterway.
Is Ashburton District age friendly?
Mid Canterbury’s largest community event is back for another year, with EA Networks proud to contribute to the success of the event as a key sponsor.
What happens when there’s no longer a significant risk to people’s lives or property following a civil defence emergency?
The public holiday on Anzac Day 2025 will bring some changes to Council services and facilities.