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Projects planned at EA Networks Centre in January
The EA Networks Centre will see in its 10th New Year with an upgrade of three significant areas.
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Have your say: Last week for Methven plan submissions
The Methven Community Board is encouraging people to submit their ideas on a new community plan for the town before submissions close on Sunday 22 December.
Reflecting on a busy 2024 and looking ahead to another big year
The end of the year always brings a little opportunity for reflection and, while there is still much to do, there is plenty to acknowledge, and in a good way.
Fifteen more Kāinga Ora homes completed in Ashburton
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown opened a new 15-home Kāinga Ora development on Dobson Street this week.
Blast into 2025 with a reading challenge
Ashburton Library has launched two reading challenges just in time for the summer school holidays.
Gift ideas for the Emergency Kit
With Christmas around the corner, I wanted to share a few practical gift ideas that make a great addition to any emergency kit.
Report to look at appropriate roadside planting
Councillors will consider options for some native planting on the district’s rural road reserves.
Road safety work at rural intersections continues
A road safety trial at a rural intersection in the Ashburton District suggests a rumble strip did not make drivers significantly change their speed approaching the crossroads.
Smart water use urged as summer starts to sizzle
Ashburton District people are being urged to use water wisely or face restrictions, as water consumption climbs along with the temperature.
Council Brief
A weekly roundup of our top news and important notices. Council Brief is published every Thursday in the Ashburton Courier, Ashburton Guardian and on this website.
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Public Notices
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From the Mayor & CE
CE: Time to put Santa on the agenda
The giant Christmas tree in Baring Square East is a lovely, if scary, reminder that the end of the year is nigh – and there is still much to do in the next four weeks.
MAYOR: Wise words from the past
Of times past: Read the wise words of a civic leader 50 years ago.
Upcoming meetings
Road Closures
CHERTSEY KYLE ROAD
from 24 Oct 6:00 to 20 Dec 19:30
STANDING QUARTER MILE SPRINT MEETING
from 14 Dec 7:00 to 14 Dec 18:00
BEACH ROAD EAST
from 4 Nov 6:00 to 13 Dec 20:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
EANC Holiday Programme - January
EA Networks Centre
Need fully-supervised childcare for your under-13 school-aged child?Book in for games, sports, field trips, Christmas crafts, rest home carol singing and more!Tamariki/children aged 5 -...
Hampstead Pool Swimming
EA Networks Centre
Freshen up with a swim at Hampstead Pool over summer!Lifeguards from EA Networks Centre will be on duty.Public swimming / Adult $4.50 Child $3.50All tamariki/children
Stadium Inflatable
EA Networks Centre
Jump in on Jan 5 and 11 for three two-hour sessions 10am,12.30pm, and 3.30pm.Other weekdays one session 10am-12pmPrice $6.25 - 2 hour session.All tamariki/children
Community Pools Inflatable Visits
EA Networks Centre
Jump into our inflatable roadshow in Mayfield, Ruapuna, Mount Somers, Hinds and Rakaia.Mayfield Pool: Sun 5 JanMayfield and Ruapuna Pools: Wed 8, Sat 11 and...
Facilities News
Capsule to seal a slice of our time
Library
Sealing a time capsule filled with images, papers, digital records and other small items about Ashburton will be a milestone moment for the new civic and library, Te Whare Whakatere.
Hampstead pool an option during maintenance shutdown
EA Networks Centre
Swimmers will be able to take a cool dip in the Hampstead Pool when EA Networks Centre closes its aquatic area in January for planned maintenance.
Spring into our school holiday programme
Library
Children’s author Deano Yipadee headlines a jam-packed two weeks of fun activities organised by the Ashburton Library during the coming school holidays.
Clever crustaceans set to share secrets of the sea
Museum
Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of a new mini exhibition at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.
Project News
NW Ashburton wastewater extension project moves to final stage
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
Contractors will return to Allens Road at the end of May to begin the final stage of the North West Ashburton wastewater extension project.
Last pipes laid in NW Ashburton wastewater extension
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
The final pieces of pipe in the North West Ashburton wastewater extension were laid underground on Allens Road recently, but not before attracting a bit of attention because of their unusual shape.
Wastewater project starts final phase in Allenton
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
A 500m stretch of Allens Road will be closed to traffic for 10 days, weather permitting, from Monday 23 January when contractors begin the final phase of the North West Ashburton wastewater extension project.
Contract awarded for Baring Square East refresh
Baring Square East Upgrade
A $2.45 million contract to redevelop Baring Square East has been awarded to Tru-Line Civil, the same contractor who worked on the revitalisation of Ashburton’s CBD.
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Further Notice of By-election for the Western Ward
The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Western Ward has now closed, with four candidates standing in the upcoming election.
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.