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Heritage, art, trail grants open soon
Local community groups with an upcoming project should check if they qualify for council funding, as the August round of grants is about to open.
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Deputy Mayor Liz McMillan: Marathon effort to reduce speed limit pays off
I feel a little like an Olympic athlete who has spent four years working hard to win a gold medal.
Membership changes at EA Networks Centre
EA Networks Centre has revamped its membership options to better reflect how people are using the recreation facility.
Council to endorse EA Networks constitution
The Ashburton District Council will vote in favour of amendments to the EA Networks constitution at its AGM in August.
Cr Tony Todd: Ashburton Library bustling in school holidays
It’s been great to see the stream of photos and hear about how busy the Ashburton Library has been these school holidays.
New exercise class to help people with Parkinson's
People with Parkinson’s are being encouraged to come along to a new exercise class at EA Networks Centre, starting 8 August.
New channel aims to improve water flow in Lake Hood
Contractors will soon begin building a new channel to divert water from the existing Ashburton River intake channel to the Lake Hood extension, as part of work to improve water flow through the whole lake.
NZTA: SH77 speed changes at Methven from 19 July
The speed limit for a short section of SH77 in Methven will change from Friday, 19 July, says NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA).
Qualifying threshold increases for rates rebates
Low-income households are being encouraged to apply for a rates rebate after increases to the qualifying threshold came into effect at the start of July.
CE: Water works gather momentum
It’s good to see the new Fairton water pipeline project tracking to a successful conclusion and the township connected to the main Ashburton water supply in the next few weeks.
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: Final decisions on the Long Term Plan
By the time you are reading this, Councillors will have made some concrete decisions about the final form of the Long Term Plan, including what to do with the Tinwald Pool and Balmoral Hall.
MAYOR: Keeping a close eye on three waters model for the future
You might have seen in the news that Auckland Council has struck a deal with the Government about future investment in three waters infrastructure … so what does that mean for smaller councils like us?
Upcoming meetings
BOARD: Methven Community
29 July 2024, 9.00 am
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31 July 2024, 9.00 am
COMMITTEE: Audit & Risk
31 July 2024, 2.00 pm
ADVISORY GROUP: Biodiversity
5 August 2024, 1.00 pm
Council
7 August 2024, 1.00 pm
Road Closures
LAURISTON BARRHILL ROAD
from 26 Jul 6:00 to 2 Aug 19:00
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from 29 Jul 6:00 to 29 Jul 18:00
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STANLEY ROAD - TAVERNERS ROAD - DROME STATION ROAD INTERSECTION
from 16 Jun 7:00 to 17 Jun 17:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
Paint Along with Bob Ross for Adults
Ashburton Library
6pm Thursday 12th September in the Maker space.This is a free event, and all materials are supplied.Places are limited so register now!
Walk and Draw | Ashburton Domain
Ashburton Museum
In this workshop, you’ll be guided through a series of free-flowing abstract drawing techniques, inspired by different locations within Ashburton Domain, to create an experimental...
Creative Mends Workshop
Ashburton Art Gallery
Sadly, ‘throw away’ culture has led to a noticeable drop in people learning simple clothing repair skills. As a result, many of us now lack...
Jubilee: Selected works from the Ashburton Society of Arts Collection
Ashburton Art Gallery
Now in its sixtieth year, the Ashburton Society of Arts (ASA) is a mainstay of Whakatere Ashburton's arts community, running weekly art group meetups, classes...
Facilities News
Library's new chapter preparing for big reveal
Library
New Ashburton Library staff Jay and Ben can't wait to show their community all the cutting-edge library features when it opens to the public later this month.
Excitement builds for move to new library
Library
There’s just over a week left to grab your holiday reads for the beach or bach, as staff at the library make final preparations for the big move to Te Whare Whakatere, the new library and civic centre.
Library urges members to try eBooks and eAudio
Library
Staff at the Ashburton Public Library are encouraging people to try out the growing range of eBooks, eAudio and digital resources as the facility prepares to close for three weeks to move into the new library and civic centre, Te Whare Whakatere.
Construction delays push back library relocation
Library
Construction delays have pushed back the Ashburton Public Library’s move to the new library and civic centre, though about 120 non-library Council staff will still relocate as planned by the end of the year.
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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Alerts & advisories
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.