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New online directory helping revive Mid Canterbury economy from COVID-19 restrictions

As the focus turns to rebuilding New Zealand's economy in the coronavirus recovery phase, Mid Canterbury has launched a new 'shop local' initiative that is helping businesses re-establish and reach out to their customers.

Work starting soon to remove unhealthy trees on Morgan Street, Methven

Arborists will begin removing the ash trees along Morgan Street in Methven from Monday 5 May, as the trees have become unhealthy and are deteriorating.

Council reaching out to food operators on impact of Level Three restrictions

With Level Three restrictions now in place across the country, the Ashburton District Council has been contacting local food operators to ensure they have the information they need to safety begin trading under the restriction.

Ashburton District representatives honour the Anzac’s at special ceremony in Level Three restrictions

Today, representatives from the Ashburton RSA, New Zealand military and Ashburton District Mayor Neil Brown honoured the lives of those who have served the nation in the armed forces by laying wreaths at the Ashburton cenotaph.

Ashburton CBD Streetscape project resuming under Alert Level Three

With the country moving down to an Alert Level Three from Tuesday 28 April, the Council and contractors, Tru Line Civil will recommence work on the Ashburton CBD Streetscape Renewal project.

Recycling and glass up and running during Alert Level three

Recycling and glass collection in the kerbside service and at the district's Resource Recovery Parks will resume as normal when New Zealand moves to an Alert Level Three on Tuesday 28 April, but some waste recovery services will continue to be impacted by restrictions.

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New online directory helping to kick start Mid Canterbury economy

Businesses and shoppers keen to get the district's local economy rolling after the COVID-19 lockdown now have a brand new tool to help boost recovery efforts, thanks to the free Mid Canterbury Open for Business online directory

Residents urged to remain vigilant as number of Mid Canterbury COVID-19 cases released

Ashburton District Mayor, Neil Brown is encouraging residents to continue practicing good hygiene and social distancing measures, as the number of COVID-19 cases in Mid Canterbury is revealed.

New webinar series helping businesses prepare for COVID-19 recovery

Mid Canterbury business owners looking for professional insights into how they can best prepare for life after the COVID-19 lockdown are being invited to engage with a series of free webinars hosted by trusted local advisors.

Stand at dawn this Anzac Day

The COVID-19 lockdown may have cancelled usual Anzac Day services around New Zealand this year, but Kiwis are being encouraged to commemorate the occasion by standing at dawn, wherever they are on Saturday 25 April.

Rates increase reduced and penalty fees waived to ease pressure on residents through COVID-19 pandemic

Ashburton District Councillors have today voted to cut the Council's proposed 4.88 per cent rates increase for the 2020/21 year to 2.5 per cent, and will remit late penalty fees on the last rates instalment for the year for residents in financial hardship.

Major roading maintenance contract going out for tender later this year

A five year operations and maintenance contract for local roads around Mid Canterbury is expected to commence on 1 December 2020*, and tenders are anticipated to open in early June 2020.

Essential businesses allowed to trade over Easter

Essential businesses operating during the COVID-19 lockdown such as supermarkets, dairies and service stations will be allowed to open on Easter Sunday, and residents are urged to check their opening hours to see if they will be different from normal.

All rubbish and recycling being collected during lockdown, but being treated as rubbish

Residents can now dispose of all their rubbish, recycling and glass in the kerbside service, but all items are being treated as rubbish and will not be recycled during the lockdown.

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