Council News
Nominations open Thursday 16 February in the by-election for the Western Ward seat on the Ashburton District Council.
Contractors will soon begin work on a 500m section of Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road, near Mayfield.
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown is a member of a nationwide network of mayors working together to help young people under 25 into employment, education, training and other positive activity in their communities.
Ashburton residents are being encouraged to take part in the 2023 Census because the information gathered will help Council get a clearer picture of what you, your family and your community need.
A water filter designed in the 1890s, archives of the Tuarangi Knights Templar, and a saxophone are among special items that will be on display soon at the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.
People biking, walking or running on tracks both sides of the Ashburton River near the town will have limited access from next week when contractors for Environment Canterbury begin harvesting trees.
The new toilets at Awa Awa Rata Reserve are open for business.
It’s been a pleasure attending the triennial meetings of reserve boards on behalf of council recently, and to see rural communities in action ensuring their local hall or reserve is kept in good shape.
Members of the Ashburton District Road Safety Co-ordinating Committee had a chance this week to test out a driving simulator they hope will help more young people improve their driving skills and get their licence.
Ashburton will host a military funeral on Thursday (9 February) when Major Ian Lattimore is farewelled.