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Get the lowdown on mobility scooters
Council is teaming up with Greypower to run a free information session about mobility scooters and how to use them safely.
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MAYOR: Thank you for the memories
This is my final column and I feel a mix of pride, sadness and excitement.
Tick, tock ... voting closes at noon this Saturday
It’s not too late to vote in the Local Elections but move fast, as voting papers must be in our ballot bins by noon this Saturday.
Join us for the national earthquake drill
Schools, businesses, families and individuals in the Ashburton District are being encouraged to take part in the national earthquake drill next week.
Mayor, councillors farewelled at final meeting
Ashburton District Councillors have paid tribute to retiring Mayor Neil Brown, describing him as an authentic and democratic leader, with a considered and practical approach.
New splashdeck surface being installed
Remediation work on the splashdeck at EA Networks Centre has begun, with the toddler pool and leisure pool closed to the public for the next two weeks.
Stockwater Exit: New reports for Methven stockwater network
Two new reports about the Methven Auxiliary water race network have been published on Council’s website, as part of the stockwater exit transition work programme.
Lake Hood water update: Lake bed survey planned 8-9 October
Scientists will be undertaking survey work at Lake Hood next week using LiDAR technology from a drone and gathering bathymetric (underwater terrain) data from a boat.
Rokowhiria provides for art and heritage collections
The gifting of a new name for the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum means the facility can embark on the final stage of a merger that started nearly five years ago.
Give it a crack at Career Fest 2025
Try your hand at driving a digger or build a saw horse from plans, as part of the Mid Canterbury Career Fest at the Ashburton Showgrounds next week.
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 Hamish Riach: New Season, New Faces
There’s something about the cherry blossoms, the longerevenings, and the warmth returning – that lifts the mood across the district. Spring is a season that brings people out and brings people together.
MAYOR: Thank you for the memories
This is my final column and I feel a mix of pride, sadness and excitement.
Upcoming meetings
There are no upcoming public meetings scheduled at this time.
Road Closures
FAIRFIELD AVENUE
from 6 Oct 7:00 to 24 Oct 18:00
FORDS ROAD
from 29 Sep 7:00 to 30 Oct 18:00
WITHELLS ROAD - EALING ROAD
from 29 Sep 6:00 to 31 Oct 18:00
OXFORD STREET
from 13 Oct 8:00 to 17 Oct 17:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
BookTok Book Club
Ashburton Library
BookTok Book ClubTuesday 21st October @6pmNew this month! Come along to an evening of chatting about the popular books on BookTok and Bookstagram, and be...
Consider the Flowers | Margaret Trolove
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum
This exhibition is a celebration of the art of Margaret Trolove (1925-2025), a long-standing member of Whakatere Ashburton’s artistic community. Margaret was a valued member...
Opening | Botanical Art Worldwide 2025
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum
Join us for the opening of Botanical Art Worldwide 2025: O Tātou Tipu o Mua - o Ināianei me te Āpōpō, Our Plants - Past,...
Botanical Art Worldwide 2025
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum
Tātou Tipu O Mua – O Ināianei Me Te ĀpōpōOur Plants – Past, Present and FutureBotanical Art Worldwide 2025...
Facilities News
New splashdeck surface being installed
EA Networks Centre
Remediation work on the splashdeck at EA Networks Centre has begun, with the toddler pool and leisure pool closed to the public for the next two weeks.
It's time to move it, move it
EA Networks Centre
EA Networks Centre will host a free morning for older adults next Wednesday, aimed at helping them to learn about how to prevent falls and how to keep mobile as they age.
Safety first: Surface upgrades and staff training for EANC
EA Networks Centre
Remediation work on the splashdeck at EA Networks Centre has been programmed after the school holidays, for the two weeks beginning Monday 6 October.
What's On: Your spring school holidays activity guide
EA Networks Centre
Spring into the school holidays at the end of the month, with loads of fun and activities – from searching for treasure to racing remote controlled cars and planting delphiniums in the domain!
Project News
Stockwater Exit: New reports for Methven stockwater network
2025 News
Two new reports about the Methven Auxiliary water race network have been published on Council’s website, as part of the stockwater exit transition work programme.
Key milestone for new Ashburton Bridge
2025 News
The long-awaited second Ashburton Bridge is a step closer with the signing of a key agreement, Minister for the South Island and Associate Transport Minister James Meager has announced.
MAYOR: Early moves on second bridge
2025 News
If you tuned in to this week's council meeting, you would have heard an update from the NZTA team in charge of building our second urban bridge and connecting road.
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Alerts & advisories
Short water shutdown in north-east on Sunday night
Households and businesses in a large part of north-east Ashburton, including all of Fairton, will have a short water shutdown on Sunday night to allow important work on the Bridge Street water treatment plant.
Short water shutdown for Philip and Walker Streets
Properties on Philip Street and Walker Street will have a short water shutdown on Monday 18 August as part of work by Council contractors to renew water pipes in the area.
Water pipe renewals under way from 7 July
Work to renew water pipes on Tancred Street and Philip Street in Ashburton will begin on 7 July, with road closures in the affected areas.
Short shutdown for Rakaia water supply
Rakaia residents are being asked to conserve water on Monday 7 July when new UV disinfection equipment at the town’s water treatment plant is being commissioned.