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Have your say on proposed walking and cycling improvements

More people, more active, more often - that's the Council's vision for Mid Canterbury's updated Walking & Cycling Strategy and residents have until 30 November to have their say on the draft document.

Cultural diversity to bloom in Filipino garden feature

A special evening of Filipino food, entertainment and storytelling will descend on the Ashburton Domain on Saturday 7 November as New Zealand's first public Filipino Hut Garden is unveiled, and all are welcome to attend.

Rakaia Water upgrades postponed

Upgrades to the Rakaia water infrastructure that had been scheduled to start on Thursday night (29 October) have been postponed and are instead programmed to get underway in 2021.

Busy property market inundating council services

Mid Canterbury residents in the housing market are being advised to allow adequate time for building compliance checks and property information requests, as the Council is experiencing a significant influx in regulatory activity.

Celebrate Wellness Week at free body balance class

Wellness Week 2020 is happening on Monday 2 November, and to get into the spirit of health and movement Council is inviting residents to take part in a free Body Balance class in Baring Square West, Ashburton. Staff from the EA Networks Centre will run the free class at 12.30pm on Monday and all are welcome. A limited number of exercise mats will be available, but people who have their own are encouraged to bring theirs along.

Volunteers leading the charge to enhance Lake Camp environment

Noxious introduced species such as wilding conifer have long threatened biodiversity in the Canterbury high country but a group of dedicated volunteers together with the Council is helping to turn things around at Lakes Camp and Clearwater.

Practical advice and networking on offer at Ashburton Employment Exchange

Setting yourself on the right path to get a foot in the door or discovering the range of services available to support your business will all be addressed at next month's Ashburton Employment Exchange, and job-seekers and employers are being encouraged to secure their spot at the event as soon as possible.

ALGIM 2nd Place Award for Open for Business

The Ashburton District Council’s Open for Business marketing campaign was nominated for an award in the recent ALGIM 2020 Special Awards Programme.

Council announces recipients of Community Honours Awards

Eight Mid Cantabrians and groups who have contributed to the district through their significant volunteer pursuits will be celebrated at the Council's Community Honours Awards ceremony on Friday 30 October.

Register now for Agrecovery farm waste drop off event

Mid Canterbury farmers looking to correctly dispose of their agri-chemicals and containers are being encouraged to get their name down for the Agrecovery farm recycling day coming to Rakaia in November.

Rakaia drinking water upgrades starting this month

Rakaia residents are being urged to conserve their water as much as possible for approximately eight hours overnight on 29 October, as the Council works to upgrade the town's drinking water service.

Youth Council raise funds to support local biodiversity

An event designed to deliver a night of fun, food and entertainment for the district's young people and families has also gotten behind a worthy local cause, raising $120.00 for the Kānuka Mid Canterbury Regeneration Trust.

Celebrate the Festive Season

Unwrap the festive season this year with four free, fantastic events guaranteed to ignite Ashburton's Christmas joy!

Drop, cover and hold during ShakeOut 2020 drill

Mid Canterbury residents are being encouraged to test their preparedness for an earthquake by checking their emergency plans and assuming the Drop, Cover and Hold position this week for ShakeOut 2020.

Kickstart Christmas at Light Up the Night

Mid Canterbury families will be in for a magical night of festive fun and celebrations on Friday 27 November at the district's annual Light Up the Night Christmas event in Baring Square East.

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