Council News
Twelve interesting people who call Ashburton home will share special stories about their lives as part of the Ashburton Public Library’s human book event on Sunday 25 September.
Native planting to replace previously removed wilding conifers (Pinus contorta) will be the focus of a community biodiversity day at Lakes Camp and Clearwater on Saturday 8 October 2022.
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II marks the end of an era for the Commonwealth, as we will surely not see another monarch reign for 70 years or more.
With voting packs for local elections arriving in mailboxes from tomorrow (Friday 16 September), all people need to remember is a simple three-step process: Vote, pack and post.
Work has begun this week to install new guard rails on the Rangitata Diversion Race bridge on Pudding Hill Road, near Methven.
The Council is proposing to lower speed limits around the district’s schools as one of three key principles in a new draft interim speed management plan, released this week for public feedback.
Methven residents are being asked to conserve water this Thursday between 11am-2pm during further work on the upgrade of the town's water supply.
Council's Customer Services staff are heading to Methven and Rakaia next month to make it easier for people to see them about rates rebates.
Council has begun closing some of its public toilets at night in an attempt to deter vandals that have been targeting facilities.
Ground conditions are finally dry enough for contractors to finish work at the Ashburton Dog Park and the area will be closed on Tuesday 13 September and Wednesday 14 September for the work to continue.