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Celebrating our newcomers at Hakatere Noodle Festival
Seven newcomers to Ashburton will be sharing their life stories with the community during Welcoming Week and in the lead-up to the Hakatere Noodle Festival on Saturday 13 September.
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Water Services Delivery Plan adopted
Council’s Water Services Delivery Plan was adopted this week and has now been filed with the Department of Internal Affairs.
Local Elections: Who's looking for your vote?
Voting in the local elections is now just three weeks away and voters can find profiles and videos of those standing in the Ashburton District online at voteashburton.nz.
MAYOR: Early moves on second bridge
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.
Rates rebates clinics for Methven, Rakaia
Council’s Customer Service team is heading to Methven and Rakaia in September and October to help residents with their rates rebate applications.
Stockwater Exit: Brothers and Alford Forest intakes
Community members interested in the future of the Brothers stockwater intake are being invited to a public meeting at Mayfield on 2 September and encouraged to have their say via an online survey.
Ashcoll, Council sport centre friendship celebrated
Ashburton College and EA Networks Centre reinforced their special relationship this week with the unveiling of a new plaque at the base of a commemorative tree.
Lake Hood water quality update: 15 August 2025
Council officers are continuing to meet with scientists to understand what drives algal blooms at Lake Hood, as they plan for the coming summer.
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.
Looking into future wastewater needs
Council is enlisting the help of wastewater engineering experts to develop a wastewater strategy that will protect and serve both the community and the environment over the next few decades.
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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From the Mayor & CE
CE Hamish Riach: Pipe renewals lead winter work
One of my regular walking routes takes me past the Argyle Park water treatment plant and it’s been great to see that upgrade project be completed well ahead of schedule.
MAYOR: Early moves on second bridge
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.
Upcoming meetings
Workshop
27 August 2025, 1.30 pm
Council
3 September 2025, 1.00 pm
COMMITTEE: Road Safety Co-Ordinating
9 September 2025, 9.30 am
COMMITTEE: Three Waters
10 September 2025, 9.30 am
COMMITTEE: Audit & Risk
10 September 2025, 1.00 pm
Road Closures
PHILIP STREET
from 28 Jul 7:00 to 31 Aug 18:00
MASON PLACE
from 26 Aug 7:00 to 23 Sep 18:00
MASON PLACE - CHURCHILL AVENUE
from 25 Aug 7:00 to 27 Aug 18:00
BARING SQUARE EAST - CAMERON STREET
from 13 Sep 6:00 to 13 Sep 23:00
LE BRETONS ROAD
from 13 Sep 8:00 to 13 Sep 17:30
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Ashburton District Council Events
Splash Into Fun! Obstacle Course
EA Networks Centre
Come join us for friendly fun competition! Test your skills as you navigate an obstacle course and hunt for hidden clues, all while in the...
Stadium Inflatable
EA Networks Centre
Don't miss out on this great opportunity to burn some steam for young and old. Jump in and have a go on our indoor inflatable...
Family Water Safety
EA Networks Centre
With summer around the corner, this is a great opportunity to come along and learn about being safe in the variety of open water that...
EANC Holiday Programme - September
EA Networks Centre
Need fully-supervised childcare for your under-13 school-aged child? Book in for games, sports, field trips, crafts, swimming and more!Prices (per session): Day (8am-3pm) $40, Full...
Facilities News
Ashcoll, Council sport centre friendship celebrated
EA Networks Centre
Ashburton College and EA Networks Centre reinforced their special relationship this week with the unveiling of a new plaque at the base of a commemorative tree.
Earthworks for mini golf course under way
EA Networks Centre
Mayor Neil Brown turned the first sod of earth for Ashburton's new mini golf course on Tuesday, using a 5-tonne mini excavator.
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.
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.
Project News
Stockwater Exit: Brothers and Alford Forest intakes
2025 News
Community members interested in the future of the Brothers stockwater intake are being invited to a public meeting at Mayfield on 2 September and encouraged to have their say via an online survey.
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.
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 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.
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Alerts & advisories
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.
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.