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New kerb and channel for Walnut Avenue
Contractors working for Council will soon begin renewing the kerb and channel on Walnut Avenue, between Oak Grove and West Street/SH1.
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Drink drivers put us all at risk
We’re continuing to get behind the wheel after drinking, with alcohol being a major factor contributing to deaths and serious injuries crashes in the Ashburton district.
Cr Russell Ellis: Hearings highlight our common goals
A large part of our week has been spent in Hine Paaka, the Council chamber, listening to nearly 100 people talking to their submissions on the draft Long Term Plan.
Local groups granted $20,000 for creative pursuits
Nine local groups have been allocated just over $20,000 from Creative Communities New Zealand.
One-stop shop for newcomers to the Ashburton District
Newcomers to the Ashburton District can now find all the essential information they need in a new online Welcoming Guide.
Biodiversity strategy launched with pride
The community’s first biodiversity strategy, Our Natural Place, was officially launched by the Ashburton District Biodiversity Advisory Group this week, with pride.
New drinking fountain for Tinwald Domain
The best parts of a marble fountain that stood outside the old Ashburton Public Library have been given a new lease on life at the Tinwald Domain.
Water restrictions lifted for Mount Somers supply
Water restrictions on the Mount Somers drinking water supply have been lifted, as the supply at the Stoney Creek intake is up to comfortable levels.
LTP submission hearings start Monday
Mayor Neil Brown and Councillors are set to hear from about 100 residents on the district’s draft budget for the next 10 years.
Glow in the Park: Bring your appetite
Visitors to Glow in the Park 2024 are being encouraged to bring a big appetite, as about 20 food trucks have been organised for the event at the Ashburton Domain over King’s Birthday weekend.
Council Brief
A weekly roundup of our top news and important notices. Council Brief is published every Thursday in the Ashburton Courier, Ashburton Guardian and on this website.
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From the Mayor & CE
CE Hamish Riach: Jump in with your LTP feedback
I’ve been delighted to see an early and strong response to Council’s draft Long Term Plan, with hundreds of people engaged in person, online or over a sausage in the first week or so.
MAYOR: Let's put pedal to the metal on second bridge
There’s a lot going on in the transport space around the district right now, and Council is involved with many of the projects in some way, shape or form.
Upcoming meetings
Workshops
20 May 2024, 9.00 am
Workshops
21 May 2024, 9.00 am
Council - Extraordinary Meeting
23 May 2024, 9.00 am
Council
5 June 2024, 1.00 pm
BOARD: Methven Community
10 June 2024, 9.00 am
Road Closures
GRACE IRELAND DRIVE METHVEN
from 20 May 7:00 to 31 Aug 17:00
JOHNSTONE STREET HINDS
from 13 May 7:00 to 20 May 17:00
OAK GROVE - ROUNDABOUT
from 21 May 7:00 to 22 May 17:00
COMPANY ROAD
from 13 May 6:00 to 29 May 18:00
CHALMERS AVENUE - MOORE STREET - BEACH ROAD - ROUNDABOUT
from 8 Apr 7:00 to 17 Apr 17:00
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Ashburton District Council Events
Caught in the Moment: Guardian photographs of 1974
Ashburton Museum
Which moments in time did the Ashburton Guardian photographers capture around Hakatere Ashburton throughout 1974? In this exhibition, a selection of photographs from our large...
Artist Talk | Ynes Guevara
Ashburton Art Gallery
Join us for our upcoming artist talk with Ynes Guevara on Sunday 19 May at 2pm.At this talk, Ynes Guevara will be in conversation with...
Two O'Clock Tours | Legacy Issues
Ashburton Art Gallery
Two O'Clock Tours are back! We are kicking things off on Sunday 26 May with a tour of photography exhibition Legacy Issues. Legacy Issues brings...
Glow in the Park
Ashburton District Council
Glow Up Your Winter! Bring your family and join us for three magical nights of light, music, food and fun for all ages at Ashburton...
Facilities News
Library's new chapter preparing for big reveal
Library
New Ashburton Library staff Jay and Ben can't wait to show their community all the cutting-edge library features when it opens to the public later this month.
Excitement builds for move to new library
Library
There’s just over a week left to grab your holiday reads for the beach or bach, as staff at the library make final preparations for the big move to Te Whare Whakatere, the new library and civic centre.
Library urges members to try eBooks and eAudio
Library
Staff at the Ashburton Public Library are encouraging people to try out the growing range of eBooks, eAudio and digital resources as the facility prepares to close for three weeks to move into the new library and civic centre, Te Whare Whakatere.
Construction delays push back library relocation
Library
Construction delays have pushed back the Ashburton Public Library’s move to the new library and civic centre, though about 120 non-library Council staff will still relocate as planned by the end of the year.
Project News
NW Ashburton wastewater extension project moves to final stage
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
Contractors will return to Allens Road at the end of May to begin the final stage of the North West Ashburton wastewater extension project.
Last pipes laid in NW Ashburton wastewater extension
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
The final pieces of pipe in the North West Ashburton wastewater extension were laid underground on Allens Road recently, but not before attracting a bit of attention because of their unusual shape.
Wastewater project starts final phase in Allenton
North West Ashburton Waste Water Servicing
A 500m stretch of Allens Road will be closed to traffic for 10 days, weather permitting, from Monday 23 January when contractors begin the final phase of the North West Ashburton wastewater extension project.
Contract awarded for Baring Square East refresh
Baring Square East Upgrade
A $2.45 million contract to redevelop Baring Square East has been awarded to Tru-Line Civil, the same contractor who worked on the revitalisation of Ashburton’s CBD.
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Alerts & advisories
Further Notice of By-election for the Western Ward
The nomination period to fill the extraordinary vacancy for the Western Ward has now closed, with four candidates standing in the upcoming election.
Notice of 2022 Triennial Local Authority Elections
Official notice of the 2022 Triennial Local Authority Elections
Website Maintenance Ahead!
Some of our online EServices will be down for scheduled maintenance Saturday 26 March 2022 from 7am till 5pm. We apologise for any inconvenience.
UPDATE: Precautionary boil water notice lifted for Methven
UPDATE 18 February: Methven’s boil water notice has been lifted.