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Progress made on plan to exit stockwater delivery
Council is progressing work on a transition plan to exit its stockwater delivery service.
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2024 Community Awards recipients revealed
Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown will mark the achievements of a busy farmer, a very active retiree and a caring community organisation at the 2024 Community Civic Awards on Thursday.
Cr Leen Braam: Planting for future generations
It was a milestone for this district recently with the official opening of the Ashburton Library and Civic Centre, Te Whare Whakatere.
Be prepared: Residents invited to online quake presentation
Council is inviting the community to tune in to an online presentation of how a major alpine earthquake would impact the Ashburton District, and how they can prepare for such a disaster.
Sports centre prepares for basketball takeover
EA Networks Centre will host hundreds of young basketballers this week when 54 teams hit town for the Under 14 Southern regional championships.
Build cost finalised for Te Whare Whakatere
The end construction cost of Te Whare Whakatere, Ashburton library and civic centre has been finalised at $62.1 million.
Youth voices sought for digital hub
Council is promoting an online space for youth, with discussion topics that could help inform future council decisions.
Lake Hood water quality update: October 2024
Council has engaged engineering consultants Tonkin and Taylor to help create a future strategy plan for the management of Lake Hood, which has been affected by water quality issues over the past two summers.
First concrete pour at Friendship Lane project
The first concrete pour at the new Friendship Lane elderly persons housing project has happened this week.
New water treatment plant for Chertsey
Council will begin the formal process of closing part of a paper road at Chertsey, so it can build a new water treatment plant for the township.
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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CE Hamish Riach: Important next step in second bridge progress
Ashburton’s second bridge was in the headlines again this week, after it was included in the Government’s National Land Transport Programme 2024-27.
MAYOR: Council building projects for all stages of life
It was my pleasure on Friday to declare Ashburton’s new library and civic centre officially open, even though I’ve had my feet under the desk here since the start of the year.
Upcoming meetings
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16 October 2024, 9.00 am
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16 October 2024, 1.00 pm
BOARD: Methven Community
21 October 2024, 9.00 am
COMMITTEE: Audit & Risk
23 October 2024, 1.00 pm
Council - Activity Briefings
23 October 2024, 9.30 pm
Road Closures
DROMORE METHVEN ROAD (ONE-WAY CLOSURE)
from 16 Sep 7:00 to 21 Oct 19:00
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from 5 Oct 6:00 to 25 Oct 19:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
Seed Swap!
Ashburton Library
Looking to grow your own food this season but not sure where to start?Wanting to try a new crop in the garden?Keep Learning...
Beginner Sewing Class
Ashburton Library
Beginner Tote Bag Sewing CourseCourse Duration: 4 WeeksSkill Level: BeginnerExplore your creativity in our Beginner Tote Bag Sewing Course! Over the course of four weeks,...
Mawhiti Tino Rawe | Clever Crustaceans
Ashburton Museum
Crabs, shrimps, lobsters, barnacles, slaters and other crustaceans are the stars of this new mini exhibition at Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum, developed by NIWA...
Exhibition Opening | Esther Deans, Jane Venis, Jenna Packer
Ashburton Art Gallery
Join us for the opening of three new exhibitions on Saturday 26 October at 6pm.Esther Deans’ thesis exhibition An Iconography of Doubt is an accumulation...
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.