Latest News & Info
Latest news
DOC decision on Ashton Beach disappoints Council
The Council has expressed disappointment at a Department of Conservation decision that will scuttle plans to provide a designated recreational motorbike park at Ashton Beach - but it still hopes to work with parties to find a way to improve the area.
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Group Manager Jane Donaldson: Responsible dog owners register their pets
The annual dog report was before Council this week and it was pleasing to see a good drop in the number of dogs impounded.
Waka Kotahi advisory: A reminder about planned closure of Walnut Avenue
Waka Kotahi is now able to confirm that it will be closing Walnut Avenue between West and East Streets to traffic for seven weeks from Tuesday 27 September.
Have your voting papers arrived?
Ashburton District residents have been receiving their voting papers in the post this week for the local elections, but if yours haven’t arrived then it’s still possible to have your say.
Council services on Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Day
The public holiday on Monday 26 September for New Zealanders to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II will see temporary changes to some Council services and facilities.
New Methven reservoir ready as $9.6m water upgrade progresses
The filling of the first of Methven’s new drinking water reservoirs on Wednesday (21 September) marks a milestone in major work to upgrade the town’s water supply.
Check out our human books this Sunday
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.
From the Mayor & CE
CE Hamish Riach: Officially marking the end of an era
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.
MAYOR: Standing the test of time
The last day of June marks the end of Council’s financial year and a 12-month period that has been challenging, uncertain and rewarding all at the same time.
Council Brief
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Upcoming meetings
Hearings
29 September 2022, 9.00 am
COMMITTEE: Audit & Risk
28 September 2022, 1.30 pm
Council - Activity Briefings
28 September 2022, 9.30 am
Council
21 September 2022, 1.00 pm
Hearings
14 September 2022, 1.00 pm
Road Closures
CHALMERS AVENUE WEST + CAMERON STREET
from 16 Jun 6:00 to 30 Sep 20:00
METHVEN CHERTSEY ROAD
from 12 Jul 13:00 to 14 Jul 18:00
LYNDHURST ROAD
from 12 Jul 13:00 to 14 Jul 18:00
URRALL ROAD
from 12 Jul 13:00 to 14 Jul 18:00
ARUNDEL RAKAIA GORGE ROAD
from 5 Sep 5:00 to 25 Nov 19:00
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Alerts & advisories
Notice of 2022 Triennial Local Authority Elections
Official notice of the 2022 Triennial Local Authority Elections
Website Maintenance Ahead!
Some of our online EServices will be down for scheduled maintenance Saturday 26 March 2022 from 7am till 5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.
UPDATE: Precautionary boil water notice lifted for Methven
UPDATE 18 February: Methven’s boil water notice has been lifted.
Montalto residents reminded to boil water, E.Coli detected
Residents connected to the Montalto water supply are being reminded to boil their drinking water before use, after the Council detected E.coli in the supply today.
Project News
Wastewater project extends network into north-west Ashburton
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
Work begins this week on a nine-month project to expand Ashburton’s wastewater pipe network into the north-west part of town.
New NW Ashburton wastewater project out for tender
2022 News
A project to provide a wastewater pipe network in north-west Ashburton area is currently out for tender and the work, when completed, will enable more residential development in the area.
New Library and Civic Centre project facing delays and price pressure due to COVID, supply chain issues, inflation, and last year’s flood
Library & Civic Centre
Delays in the construction industry caused by global and national supply chain issues mean Ashburton District Council’s new Library and Civic Centre is unlikely to be completed until the second quarter of 2023. Its original completion date was the end of this year.
CBD update for week of 15 November 2021
CBD Revitalisation
The project’s end is fast approaching with 95+% of the work now complete and on track for the bulk of the project to be finished as planned by 22 November!
Facilities News
Gallery prepares for ASA annual exhibition and visitors
Museum
The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum is preparing for one of its busiest times of the year, when it hosts the Ashburton Society of Arts' annual exhibition.
Winter reading challenge for Ashburton library users
Library
Winter, with its cooler days and long nights, is the perfect time to cosy up with a good book. So why not tackle that want-to-read list, step out of your genre comfort zone or try a new author?
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum: Help us make 1000 origami peace cranes
Museum
Everyone who visits the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum over the next few weeks will be invited to make an origami crane for peace.
EANC survey to help shape future services
EA Networks Centre
EA Networks Centre has launched a survey to collect people’s thoughts on the facility and look at how it might serve the needs of the community in the future.
