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Wearable arts with wedding vibe
The world of wearable arts is coming to Ashburton … and it has a bridal vibe.
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Tinwald viaduct under repair 1-19 December
Contractors working for KiwiRail will be undertaking repairs on the Tinwald viaduct from 1-19 December and there will be no access for pedestrians or cyclists.
Bridal mania brings frills and fluff to Rokowhiria
There are wedding bells ringing at Rokowhiria, the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, where staff are preparing a special collection of wedding gowns for public viewing.
September quarterly economic data positive for Ashburton
Ashburton’s housing market is heating up more than the rest of the country, according to quarterly economic data provided to Council by Infometrics.
Parking camera trial area extended
The West Street carpark is being added to the area currently under the trial of new Automated Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) parking compliance technology.
CE Hamish Riach: Changes ahead for regional government
The big news nationally in local government this week has been the changes Government is proposing for regional councils, like Environment Canterbury.
Funds grow for community bike skills park
Plans for a new bike skills park in the Ashburton Domain have received a $115,000 injection via a grant from the Lion Foundation.
Great Santa Hunt headlines our What's On Guide for summer
Our long-time favourite Christmas event, the Great Santa Hunt, once again heads the list of activities in this summer’s What’s On Guide.
Low pressure at peak times expected during plant upgrade
Households on the Ashburton drinking water scheme might experience periodic low pressure for the next few weeks while contractors upgrade the Ashburton Domain water treatment plant.
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Council Comment
CE Hamish Riach: Changes ahead for regional government
The big news nationally in local government this week has been the changes Government is proposing for regional councils, like Environment Canterbury.
Cr Carolyn Cameron: Making the most of every dollar
I feel very fortunate to have your support to represent our community for another three years.
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Upcoming meetings
ADVISORY GROUP: Biodiversity
1 December 2025, 1.00 pm
Workshop
3 December 2025, 10.30 am
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3 December 2025, 1.00 pm
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4 December 2025, 1.00 pm
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10 December 2025, 9.30 am
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Council Events
Juicy Summer Reading Challenge
Ashburton Library
Our teen summer reading challenge has never been sweeter!Is there anything better on a hot summer's day than an ice-cold Juicy?Well, score one for FREE...
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...
Little Splashers
EA Networks Centre
Join us for Little Splashers- a session where you and your Little Splasher have the opportunity to explore the world of water in a parent...
JPs available
Ashburton Library
We now have JPs coming to the library every Tuesday and Friday between 12pm - 2pm.A Justice of the Peace (JP) is a volunteer who...
Facilities News
Mini golf bookings now open online
EA Networks Centre
Mini golf enthusiasts can now book a round at Mini Mid Canterbury, the district's new mini golf course.
Great Santa Hunt headlines our What's On Guide for summer
Library
Our long-time favourite Christmas event, the Great Santa Hunt, once again heads the list of activities in this summer’s What’s On Guide.
Mini golf promises major fun
EA Networks Centre
Mini Mid Canterbury, the district’s new mini golf course, is on track to open on Saturday 22 November.
Consider the Flowers: Celebrating the life and work of Margaret Trolove
Art Gallery and Museum
Rokowhiria, the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, is honoured to be showcasing the work of Margaret Trolove, a long-standing and valued member of Ashburton's artistic community.
Project News
Second Ashburton Bridge: Update on trial pile
2025 News
We’re getting ready to install a ‘trial pile’ near the Ashburton/Hakatere River as part of early works for the Second Ashburton Bridge. This test helps us understand how the ground behaves so we can design the right foundations to safely support the new bridge.
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.
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Alerts & advisories
Short water shutdown planned for Chertsey township
Households on the Chertsey community drinking water scheme will have a short water shutdown next week, as part of important work to commission their new water treatment plant.
Planned shutdown for Dromore drinking water supply
The Dromore community drinking water supply will be shut down on Wednesday 22 October from 9am until 2pm as part of preliminary work to replace the main pipeline that distributes water to households on the rural supply.
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.