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Rippa rugby makes most of 'immaculate' Argyle Park

Move over Richie Mo'unga and Kendra Cocksedge - Canterbury has some future stars coming through the ranks and they're tearing it up at the Mid Canterbury Rugby Union's rippa rugby comp at Argyle Park.

Two road closures coming up for Tancred Street

Residents are being advised to be mindful of changed traffic conditions in the Ashburton CBD this week, as Tancred Street closes on Thurday and Sunday evenings.

River crossing project nears completion, Lake Hood trail set to reopen

Ashburton's growing population will soon be supported by brand new essential infrastructure, as the town's River Crossing and Pump Station project approaches completion ahead of Christmas.

Christmas to launch next week at Light up the Night

The holiday season will arrive with a bang in Ashburton next week as the month-long Nights of Lights festival kicks off and it all begins at the headline event, Light Up the Night, presented by Tru-Line Civil on Friday 27 November.

CANCELLED - National mobile alert test coming 22 November

Millions of mobile phones will receive a test emergency message next week as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) test the country's Emergency Mobile Alert service.

Mid Canterbury recycling gets tick of approval for processing

The Ashburton District Council is praising residents for their marked improvement in recycling habits after conducting more than 45,000 audits on the district's yellow bins.

Ideas sought for welcoming town centre mural

Calling all creatives - Ashburton District Welcoming Communities is looking for ideas for a new mural that will be installed in the Ashburton CBD. Residents are being asked to submit what a visual representation of 'welcoming' would look like to them. The best ideas will be made into a brief for local artists to create a design that would be painted on a wall in the Ashburton CBD, yet to be determined.

Ashburton tree celebrated in CBD upgrades

Ashburton's town centre upgrades are fast taking shape, but the new streetscapes aren't just giving Ashburton a new look - they're also adding a special home-grown touch to the CBD.

Tancred and Cass Street upgrades on track to finish before Christmas

Two teams of contractors are busy keeping the Ashburton CBD streetscape upgrades on schedule, with work happening day and night along Tancred Street this month.

Graduates celebrated at Industry Training Awards

Two-hundred-and-fifty graduates who have completed study while working to improve or gain new skills were last night recognised for their accomplishments at the Ashburton District Industry Training Awards at the Ashburton Club and MSA.

Late night shopping meets entertainment at upcoming Buskers Night

People looking for the right gifts to put under the tree this Christmas will be treated to a musical evening of late night shopping at Mid Canterbury's third annual Buskers Night, presented by the Ashburton Courier on Thursday 3 December.

Council adopts 30 year Ashburton domain development plan

An exciting future is on the horizon for Ashburton's premier green space after the Council officially adopted the Ashburton Domain Development Plan last week.

Mid Canterbury welcomes new citizens

Nineteen people have completed their journey to becoming New Zealanders today after receiving their certificate of citizenship at a ceremony at the Ashburton Trust Event Centre.

Rainwater tanks to keep grounds green at EA Networks Centre

Sizzling temperatures this summer won't keep the EA Networks Centre from looking its best thanks to a newly installed irrigation system that will be fed with rainwater captured from its vast roof.

Looking after your furry friends during fireworks

Pets and fireworks don't mix! Here are some tips to ensure their safety this Guy Fawkes

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