Council News
Canterbury Anniversary Day on Friday 17 November is a public holiday that will affect some Council operations.
Love them or loathe them, the arbors in Baring Square East have had a facelift.
Book worms are being encouraged to fill their bags with books before the Ashburton Library closes for three weeks on Sunday 26 November ahead of its move into a new building.
We are expecting a National-led Government to repeal the Three Waters legislation (or Affordable Water reforms as they are now known) within its first 100 days.
The Ashburton Silver Band and the Ashburton MSA men’s choir will be adding their music and voices to Light up the Night on Saturday 25 November, when Ashburton’s giant Christmas tree comes to life.
Contractors installing new traffic lights at Tinwald will also be working during the night for two weeks from Sunday 12 November. The work will be on State Highway 1, between Grahams Road and Johnstone Street and involve laying new asphalt approaching the traffic light intersection at the corner of Lagmhor Road and Agnes Street.
A late surge in the number of businesses entering the 2024 ANZ Business of the Year Awards has led organisers to extend the deadline for entries.
Keep calm and carry on - that is always a good line to take after a general election that results in a change of government.
Graduates who have completed study while working to improve or gain new skills were this week recognised for their accomplishments at the Ashburton District Industry Training Awards.
Glow in the Park will move to the Ashburton Domain for 2024.