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Boil Water Notice Lifted for Methven Springfield
Updated 3.50pm, Friday 9 December - The boil water notice for the Methven Springfield water supply has now been lifted.
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MAYOR: Tapping into potential wins for our economy
We are barrelling along to Christmas and there is much to do in a short space of time, so it was a pleasure to share some Christmas cheer with students of Mt Somers Springburn School this week.
Our holiday activities will keep your kids busy
School is almost out, but there are plenty of activities to keep young people busy over the holidays, including the annual Burty challenge involving the library, art gallery and museum, open spaces and EA Networks Centre.
New citizens welcomed by Mayor Brown
Thirty-two new citizens will spend their first Christmas as Kiwis following a citizenship ceremony at the Ashburton Event Centre on Tuesday night.
Teens: Boost your digital learning at the library
The Ashburton Public Library is asking teens to take a survey to gauge their interest in potential new courses like building mobile apps and using video-making software.
Research project to share farming ideas on changing climate
How farming might adapt to a changing climate is the subject of a special presentation being hosted this month by the Ashburton District Council.
Cr Carolyn Cameron: Think local in the leadup to Christmas
How good to see the giant Christmas tree installed on East Street and ready for its big role in Light up the Night.
Join us at the library for a craft and chatter session
The Ashburton Public Library has introduced a new activity that combines handicraft and socialising!
Come on over to Tinwald pool, the water's warm
The Tinwald pool opens on Saturday, ready for another summer of outdoor swimming and water fun.
New flying fox for Ashburton Domain
Council’s Open Spaces team is preparing a summer surprise in the Ashburton Domain – two new flying foxes that will run side-by-side.
From the Mayor & CE
CE: Growing our district with a strong, diverse workforce
I’ve been enjoying hearing feedback from the annual Ashburton A&P Show, held without covid restrictions last weekend for the first time in several years.
MAYOR: Managing progress can be a delicate business
Good things take time – I remind myself of that line from the cheese advert from time to time.
Council Brief
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Upcoming meetings
Council
21 December 2022, 1.00 pm
BOARD: Hinds Reserve
13 December 2022, 7.00 pm
BOARD: Tinwald Reserve
12 December 2022, 5.30 pm
BOARD: Methven Community
12 December 2022, 10.30 am
Council
7 December 2022, 1.00 pm
Road Closures
WALNUT AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS
from 27 Sep 6:00 to 23 Nov 8:00
ARUNDEL RAKAIA GORGE ROAD
from 10 Oct 6:00 to 17 Dec 18:00
FARM ROAD
from 2 Nov 7:00 to 13 Nov 18:00
HOLMES ROAD METHVEN
from 21 Nov 8:00 to 21 Dec 18:00
LONGSFORD ROAD
from 28 Nov 7:00 to 11 Dec 19:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
Book Club
Ashburton Public Library
Are you keen on reading and would like to meet others? Come along and share your 'good reads' and choose from a great selection of...
The Art of Gift Wrapping
Ashburton Public Library
Bring along your gifts and the wrapping materials you want to use and learn a new way to wrap your gifts!Thursday 15th and 22nd December(Some...
Craft & Chatter
Ashburton Public Library
Bring along your craft project, knitting or cross stitch and join others for a cuppa and chat while working on your projects. Share your own...
Youth Summer Reading Challenge
Ashburton Public Library
The Youth Summer Reading Challenge is back for ages 12-18. All you have to do is choose activities and complete them to earn points. Your...
Alerts & advisories
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.
Montalto residents reminded to boil water, E.Coli detected
Residents connected to the Montalto water supply are being reminded to boil their drinking water before use, after the Council detected E.coli in the supply today.
Project News
Good progress continues on wastewater project
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
Farm Road, between Middle Road and Racecourse Road, will be closed for 12 days from Wednesday 2 November as contractors move early into the next stage of the North West Ashburton wastewater project.
Good progress on NW Ashburton wastewater project
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
Contractors working on the $3.285 million North West Ashburton wastewater project are ahead of schedule and have moved from Allens Road to Carters Road.
Wastewater project extends network into north-west Ashburton
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
Work begins this week on a nine-month project to expand Ashburton’s wastewater pipe network into the north-west part of town.
New NW Ashburton wastewater project out for tender
2022 News
A project to provide a wastewater pipe network in north-west Ashburton area is currently out for tender and the work, when completed, will enable more residential development in the area.
Facilities News
Gallery prepares for ASA annual exhibition and visitors
Museum
The Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum is preparing for one of its busiest times of the year, when it hosts the Ashburton Society of Arts' annual exhibition.
Winter reading challenge for Ashburton library users
Library
Winter, with its cooler days and long nights, is the perfect time to cosy up with a good book. So why not tackle that want-to-read list, step out of your genre comfort zone or try a new author?
Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum: Help us make 1000 origami peace cranes
Museum
Everyone who visits the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum over the next few weeks will be invited to make an origami crane for peace.
EANC survey to help shape future services
EA Networks Centre
EA Networks Centre has launched a survey to collect people’s thoughts on the facility and look at how it might serve the needs of the community in the future.
