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Maintenance starting on Ashburton cenotaph

The Ashburton cenotaph in Baring Square West won't be looking its usual self over coming weeks, with scaffolding currently going up around the monument for maintenance and cleaning.

Mt Somers water restriction lowered to level four

The Ashburton District Council has downgraded the Mt Somers water restriction to a level four, as water consumption has lowered to a more manageable level.

Ashburton District Global Ambassadors appointed

The Ashburton District Council has today announced the names of five young people who have been appointed to its new Global Ambassadors Programme.

Have your say on Ashburton District road speeds

Several roads around the Ashburton District may be set to receive a new speed limit as part of the Council's Speed Limit Review, and residents are invited to have their say on the proposals when the consultation opens on Monday 27 January.

Methven and Chertsey water restrictions raised to level three

The Ashburton District Council has upgraded the Methven and Chertsey water schemes to a level three restriction, and these will be in place until further notice.

Emergency level five water restriction for Mt Somers

Residents in Mt Somers are urged to restrict their water use to only essential needs, as the Council has introduced a level five restriction for the scheme, effective immediately.

Check the rules before take-off

People operating drones in the Ashburton District are being reminded to observe Civil Aviation Authority rules when they take to the skies, after reports of drones flying too close to the Ashburton Airport.

Consultation opens on Ashton Beach enhancement project

Ashburton District residents are being asked to have their say on proposed biodiversity and health & safety enhancements to parts of the Ashton Beach area south of the Ashburton River mouth, with feedback now welcome until Friday 7 February.

Level four water restriction for Mt Somers

The Ashburton District Council is advising residents in Mt Somers that a level four water restriction is now in place until further notice.

New cemetery extension plots not up for grabs just yet

The new extension may be all-but completed, but burial plots are still available in the original Ashburton Cemetery on Seafield Road, and residents are being advised these spaces need to be used first before moving onto the new extension.

Crusaders and ADC partner to support local services

The Ashburton District Council in partnership with the Crusaders have today launched an exciting initiative to raise money for local mental health services, by pledging to donate $1 each for every ticket sold to the upcoming Crusaders versus Hurricanes pre-season game in Ashburton next week.

Ashburton District three waters contract awarded

The Ashburton District's drinking, stormwater and wastewater services will be managed by Ashburton Contracting Limited (ACL) for the next five years, after the Council awarded the incumbent company its treatment, network operations and maintenance contract

EA Networks Centre spa to close for repairs

The EA Networks Centre spa pool will be unavailable to users from Monday 13 January, as staff begin working to repair the pool filter.

Contract awarded for Ashburton town centre revitalisation

The Ashburton District Council has today announced that the construction tender for the Ashburton town centre streetscapes renewal has been awarded to Tru-Line Civil.

Light Up the Night 2019 (Video)

Merry Christmas Ashburton District! Enjoy this recap video showing how together with family and friends, we kicked off the 2019 holiday season beginning at Light Up the Night...

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