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Allenton water upgrade may lower pressure

Some parts of Allenton may experience low water pressure on Tuesday 1 July, while critical connections are made for a UV upgrade at the Argyle Park water treatment plant.

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Sports centre celebrates 500,000th visitor, new record coming

The EA Networks Centre celebrated a visitor milestone and new record on Wednesday when its 500,000th customer walked through the door.

Stockwater race

Stockwater Exit Transition Plan: Reports available to the public

Residents interested in Council’s work to exit its stockwater delivery service can now read three investigation reports related to Pudding Hill, the first of 17 stockwater intakes under consideration.

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Smart water meters to be trialled in Rakaia

Council is working with leading digital metering company Intellihub, to trial smart water meters on the eastern side of Rakaia township.

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Splashdeck, toddler pool surface to be replaced

The new surface of the splashdeck and toddler pool at EA Networks Centre is not up to scratch and will be replaced by the contractor who installed it, at no cost to Council.

Chief Executive Hamish Riach

CE Hamish Riach: Water plant upgrades on track

The UV upgrade of another Council water treatment plant was achieved last week when the Tinwald plant came back online.

Community event in town square

Baring Square primed as event venue

Council is encouraging event organisers to look at Baring Square East as a venue, after making a decision to not allow events that would require a road closure on East Street, south of Havelock Street.

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Local Elections 2025: Nominations open on 4 July

Nominations open next week for the 2025 local elections and potential candidates are already staking a claim for some of the 21 roles available around the Ashburton District.

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Lake access to open, health warning remains

Full vehicle access to the road around Lake Hood will be restored today although a public health warning on the lake remains. People are still urged to adhere to the public health warning and avoid contact recreation with the lake.

Mayor Neil Brown

MAYOR: A special time for all Kiwis

There is something quite special about presenting citizenship to 93 new Kiwis this week, as our country celebrates Matariki.

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From the Mayor & CE

CE Hamish Riach: Water plant upgrades on track

The UV upgrade of another Council water treatment plant was achieved last week when the Tinwald plant came back online.


MAYOR: A special time for all Kiwis

There is something quite special about presenting citizenship to 93 new Kiwis this week, as our country celebrates Matariki.


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Ashburton District Council Events

Hakatere Noodle Festival 2025

Ashburton District Council

The Hakatere Noodle Festival is back with more yummy dishes and free entertainment.

Light up the Night 2025

Ashburton District Council

Ashburton kicks off the season of Christmas festivities with Light up the Night. Join us for a night of food, fun and the jolly man...

Women’s Swim Night

EA Networks Centre

Whether you want to come for a soak, do some lengths or spend time with your children, we have something for you.$5 per adult (special...

Pyjama Party Movie Day

Ashburton Library

Roll out the PJ's and join us for a fun family film! Come hungry because we'll be serving up...

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Facilities News

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Sports centre celebrates 500,000th visitor, new record coming

EA Networks Centre

The EA Networks Centre celebrated a visitor milestone and new record on Wednesday when its 500,000th customer walked through the door.

Water play area

Splashdeck, toddler pool surface to be replaced

EA Networks Centre

The new surface of the splashdeck and toddler pool at EA Networks Centre is not up to scratch and will be replaced by the contractor who installed it, at no cost to Council.

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Your What's On Guide for the winter school holidays

Library

A free family show called The Snow is one of the highlights of a winter-themed What’s On Guide for activities at Council facilities over the coming school holidays.

Plans approved for mini golf course

EA Networks Centre

The final concept designs for the new 18-hole mini golf course at EA Networks Centre have been signed off by Mayor Neil Brown, with a November opening date pencilled in for the project.

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Project News

Stockwater race

Stockwater Exit Transition Plan: Reports available to the public

2025 News

Residents interested in Council’s work to exit its stockwater delivery service can now read three investigation reports related to Pudding Hill, the first of 17 stockwater intakes under consideration.

Stockwater race

Drop-in sessions for stockwater exit work

2025 News

Council is holding two drop-in sessions for the public to be part of the discussion about the future of Bushside and Stoney Creek stockwater intakes.

Stockwater race

Stockwater Exit: Bushside Intake public survey open

2025 News

Council is seeking the views of the wider community on the future of the Bushside stockwater intake.

Stockwater race

Stockwater Exit: Water balance report commissioned

2025 News

Council has commissioned a water balance report for the Washpen/Mt Harding Creek system, as part of its work on the future of the Pudding Hill stockwater intake.

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Representation Review Initial (Draft) Proposal

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Alerts & advisories

Allenton water upgrade may lower pressure

Some parts of Allenton may experience low water pressure on Tuesday 1 July, while critical connections are made for a UV upgrade at the Argyle Park water treatment plant.

Work zone fenced off

Short shutdown for Argyle Park water plant

The water treatment plant at Argyle Park will be shut down for about four hours on Tuesday 17 June and residents in the Allenton area may notice reduced pressure in the water network.

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Hinds water treatment plant upgraded

New filtration and UV disinfection equipment at the Hinds water treatment plant will be commissioned this week, with no disruption for those connected to the township’s supply.

Aerial shot of water plant

Hosing ban for Methven during water plant maintenance

Council is implementing a hosing ban on the Methven and Methven Springfield water supplies from Wednesday 26 February to allow maintenance on one of the reservoirs at the Methven water treatment plant.

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