banner image

Council News

Council is working with leading digital metering company Intellihub, to trial smart water meters on the eastern side of Rakaia township.

26 June 2025

Water play area

The new surface of the splashdeck and toddler pool at EA Networks Centre is not up to scratch and will be replaced by the contractor who installed it, at no cost to Council.

26 June 2025

Chief Executive Hamish Riach

The UV upgrade of another Council water treatment plant was achieved last week when the Tinwald plant came back online.

26 June 2025

Community event in town square

Council is encouraging event organisers to look at Baring Square East as a venue, after making a decision to not allow events that would require a road closure on East Street, south of Havelock Street.

25 June 2025

Election promotion poster

Nominations open next week for the 2025 local elections and potential candidates are already staking a claim for some of the 21 roles available around the Ashburton District.

23 June 2025

Aerial view of road to Lake Hood

Full vehicle access to the road around Lake Hood will be restored today although a public health warning on the lake remains. People are still urged to adhere to the public health warning and avoid contact recreation with the lake.

19 June 2025

Mayor Neil Brown

There is something quite special about presenting citizenship to 93 new Kiwis this week, as our country celebrates Matariki.

19 June 2025

Border Collie dog

The most popular dog name in the Ashburton District is Pip, according to our dog registration data.

18 June 2025

Three booklets

A free family show called The Snow is one of the highlights of a winter-themed What’s On Guide for activities at Council facilities over the coming school holidays.

18 June 2025

Signage at Rakaia River

The public holiday for Matariki on Friday 20 June 2025 will see temporary changes to some Council services and facilities.

16 June 2025

Showing Page 9 of 178
Prev Page | Next Page