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New helpline available for residents in need during COVID-19 lockdown

Mid Canterbury residents needing help accessing essential household goods and services during the COVID-19 lockdown can now find help through a new local helpline.

Digital memberships and virtual children's programmes on offer at the Ashburton Library

The COVID-19 lockdown may have forced its doors to close, but there is still plenty on offer from the Ashburton Public Library.

Glass, recycling and rubbish all being picked up from the kerb, but only inside the wheelie bins

Residents who receive the kerbside collection service will now be able to dispose of their glass during the COVID-19 lockdown, as the Council adjusts its rubbish and recycling service.

Keep your dog leashed - they're a part of your bubble too

Local dog owners are being urged to keep their pets on a leash at all times when out in public, including in the district's designated dog exercise areas, as part of the COVID-19 lockdown requirements.

Public toilets open for business in Ashburton District

Truck drivers and other essential service providers needing somewhere to stop and use the facilities during their travels can access several public toilets in the Ashburton District.

Jobseekers now able to find essential work through Ashburton App

The Ashburton District Council, in partnership with the Ashburton Guardian has launched a new feature on the Ashburton App designed to help local jobseekers find essential work during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Summer water restrictions removed across district

All level one and two water restrictions that had been in place across the Ashburton District have been lifted, effective immediately, however schemes on a permanent hosing ban remain on their restriction.

Wet wipes and cooking oils creating mess for maintenance teams

Mid Canterbury residents are being reminded not to put the wrong items down their wastewater pipes, as this has been leading to expensive blockages and unnecessary risks for maintenance teams during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Methven stockwater intake washed out - limited flow expected until Tuesday

Residents in the Methven area are being advised to expect limited stockwater race flows during the next few days, as the Methven auxiliary stockwater intake (north branch) has washed out.

Council solid waste and recycling services during COVID19 Level 4 lockdown

Rubbish and recycling services will be restricted during the Alert Level Four lockdown coming into force from midnight tonight, which will help to protect residents and staff.

Statement from Chief Executive Hamish Riach - Council services during Level Four Alert

The events around COVID-19 these past few days have been rapid and confronting, and with a Level Four Alert set to begin across the country tomorrow, there are a number of Council services that will be impacted.

Statement from Mayor Neil Brown on the COVID-19 pandemic

These past few weeks and especially in the last 24 hours, our nation has been coming to terms with COVID-19 and what needs to be done to protect our people.

COVID-19 Council Updates

For Ashburton District Council's response to COVID-19 including details about closures, click here

Upcoming road closures and events cancelled

Due to Government announcements today (23 March) on the COVID-19 situation and the move to enter Level 3 and 4 alerts, upcoming road closures and events have been cancelled.

Ashburton District Council closing community facilities

The Ashburton District Council will close all of its community facilities from 4.00pm today (23 March) until further notice.

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