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New Rakaia Salmon Site facilities now open

The Rakaia Salmon Site on State Highway One has long been a focal point for residents and a well-used stop off for travellers, and today a major upgrade to the reserve was unveiled as the brand new public toilets were officially opened.

New $1.5 million cemetery opened in Ashburton

Eight years on from initial planning and public consultation, Ashburton's new cemetery on Seafield Road has now finished construction and yesterday it was blessed and officially opened.

Ashburton Library and Civic centre procurement plan approved ahead of construction tender opening

The path to constructing Ashburton's new Library & Civic Centre has taken an important step forward, with the Council today approving the procurement plan ready for tenders to open on Monday 12 October.

External painting to start on Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre

Parts of the Ashburton Art Gallery and Heritage Centre will be repainted from today, as the Council undertakes some remedial works on the building.

Council awards $24,000 to fund local arts projects and events

The Ashburton District Council has awarded more than $24,000 to 13 local community groups as part of its second round of 2020/21 grants and funding and first round of Creative Communities Scheme funding.

Job-seekers and employers set to connect at second annual Ashburton Employment Exchange event

In partnership with Ministry of Social Development, Ashburton District Council is proud to host Ashburton's second annual Employment Exchange event on 4 November held at the Ashburton Club & MSA.

Youth Council serve up a celebration of Mid Canterbury at Bite Nite Reimagined

Great entertainment, inclusiveness, fun and atmosphere - that was the feedback families who came to the Ashburton Youth Council's (AYC) Bite Nite Reimagined had to say of the event on Friday 2 October.

Bridge upgrades on Inland Scenic Route to expand heavy vehicle access in Canterbury high country

Three bridges that cross the Rangitata Diversion Race (RDR) on Inland Scenic Route 72 (Arundel Rakaia Gorge Road) will be closed from Monday 5 October as new bridges are built that can withstand heavy vehicles over 44 tonnes.

CBD streetscape upgrades moving to Tancred Street

The Council's $15 million upgrades to the Ashburton CBD streetscape are approaching completion on Cass Street, and from next Monday (5 October) work will begin on Tancred Street.

Planting day helps to improve Wakanui Beach biodiversity

Biodiversity values are continuing to improve at Wakanui Beach on the Mid Canterbury coastline, thanks to another successful native planting day last month.

One billion trees project - do your research before you dig

Landowners and groups wanting to participate in the Government's One Billion Trees Programme are being advised to do their homework before putting shovel to dirt to ensure their project is a success.

Christmas is coming to town at Nights of Lights festival

Mid Canterbury is set to glow brighter than ever this Christmas when the district's annual Nights of Lights festival kicks off in November.

From DIA - Extension of support for foreign nationals in hardship

The Foreign Nationals Support Programme | Visitor Care Manaaki Manuhiri has been extended from 30 September to 30 November 2020.

Mid Canterbury to share in Provincial Growth Funding for town halls and war memorials

The Mt Hutt Memorial Hall, Mt Somers War Memorial Hall, Seafield Hall and Ashburton war memorial and cenotaph will each receive a share of $181,000 for repairs and renovations, thanks to Provincial Growth Funding (PGF) announced today by Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones.

Traffic access-way for Burnett and Tancred Streets during Midtown Mardi Gras event

People heading into the Ashburton CBD on Monday 28 September are being advised to check which roads and access-ways will be available while East Street is closed for the Midtown Mardi Gras event.

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