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Crusaders and ADC partner to support local services

The Ashburton District Council in partnership with the Crusaders have today launched an exciting initiative to raise money for local mental health services, by pledging to donate $1 each for every ticket sold to the upcoming Crusaders versus Hurricanes pre-season game in Ashburton next week.

Ashburton District three waters contract awarded

The Ashburton District's drinking, stormwater and wastewater services will be managed by Ashburton Contracting Limited (ACL) for the next five years, after the Council awarded the incumbent company its treatment, network operations and maintenance contract

EA Networks Centre spa to close for repairs

The EA Networks Centre spa pool will be unavailable to users from Monday 13 January, as staff begin working to repair the pool filter.

Contract awarded for Ashburton town centre revitalisation

The Ashburton District Council has today announced that the construction tender for the Ashburton town centre streetscapes renewal has been awarded to Tru-Line Civil.

Light Up the Night 2019 (Video)

Merry Christmas Ashburton District! Enjoy this recap video showing how together with family and friends, we kicked off the 2019 holiday season beginning at Light Up the Night...

Summer water restrictions imposed for district

See Ashburton District's summer water restriction levels for your town or area.

Council removes boil water advisory for north-east Ashburton private wells

The Ashburton District Council has today removed the boil water advisory in place for residents with private bore water connections in the north-east area of Ashburton, however people are urged to continue testing their private wells to ensure the water is safe to consume.

Irrigate crops, not roads

Property owners who irrigate are being reminded to check the settings on their irrigation systems to ensure the water is only going on paddocks and not nearby roads.

Council holiday hours and services

See the Council services affected over the holiday season.

Seasonal grass cutting at Range Street dog exercise area helping to offset costs

The grass at the Range Street dog exercise area on the old Ashburton landfill has today been cut and harvested ready for bailing, which will help to offset the cost of maintaining the area.

Rangitata River Flooding (UPDATES)

Severe flooding in the Rangitata River has caused major damage to roads and bridges, making travel across the river difficult. Expect delays. Visit this the Council's website and/or Facebook page for continued updates.

Topp Twins exhibition gets special visit from the Dames themselves

The Topp Twins' extraordinary lives and the contributions they've made are the focus of a special exhibition now on show at the Ashburton Museum, and Dames Lynda and Jools Topp dropped into the Museum on Friday 6 December to take a special tour and reflect on the characters and issues that not only tell their story, but also New Zealand's story.

Montalto Water Supply - Boil Water Notice REMINDER

A boil water notice remains in place for the Montalto water supply.

Find Santa’s helpers at The Great Santa Hunt

Ashburton District families are in for a festive adventure at the Ashburton Museum this month, with the Great Santa Hunt kicking off on Wednesday 18 December.

Busker Nights 2019

Friday 20 December 6.30pm - 9.30pm Music at Baring Square East presented by The Ashburton Courier

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