Council News
Updated 3.50pm, Friday 9 December - The boil water notice for the Methven Springfield water supply has now been lifted.
We are barrelling along to Christmas and there is much to do in a short space of time, so it was a pleasure to share some Christmas cheer with students of Mt Somers Springburn School this week.
School is almost out, but there are plenty of activities to keep young people busy over the holidays, including the annual Burty challenge involving the library, art gallery and museum, open spaces and EA Networks Centre.
Thirty-two new citizens will spend their first Christmas as Kiwis following a citizenship ceremony at the Ashburton Event Centre on Tuesday night.
The Ashburton Public Library is asking teens to take a survey to gauge their interest in potential new courses like building mobile apps and using video-making software.
How farming might adapt to a changing climate is the subject of a special presentation being hosted this month by the Ashburton District Council.
How good to see the giant Christmas tree installed on East Street and ready for its big role in Light up the Night.
The Ashburton Public Library has introduced a new activity that combines handicraft and socialising!
The Tinwald pool opens on Saturday, ready for another summer of outdoor swimming and water fun.
Council’s Open Spaces team is preparing a summer surprise in the Ashburton Domain – two new flying foxes that will run side-by-side.