Ashburton ‘finds value’ in LGNZ membership
Ashburton has no plans to ditch its membership to Local Government NZ.Following reports on attending the recent three-day Local Government ...
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Business closure concerns in Ashburton
Ashburton's mayor worries more businesses face closure as tough economic times hit the district.The Speight’s Ale House closed last week, ...
Ashburton dance school in limbo
Dance teacher Charmaine Quaid says she will be devastated to lose the building where she has run her Ashburton dance ...
Second bridge ‘bigger than just Ashburton’
Ashburton’s calls for a second bridge have found support from the chair of Canterbury's transport committee. Canterbury Regional Transport Committee ...
Ashburton showgrounds revamp makes progress
Groundworks for a major redevelopment of Ashburton's Showgrounds could get underway later this year.It is almost a year since the ...
Where to splash the cash in Ashburton
Splashing the cash on swimming pools is considered to be money down the drain.But the council is still proposing spending ...
Ashburton library nears long-awaited opening
It’s only a matter of 200m, but shifting more than 60,000 books, magazines and other resources make it a big ...
Building delays in turtle town: Ashburton council’s year in review
A big project marred by delays, the closure of a community pool, and the promise of a second bridge. Local ...
Heart of Ashburton: Under the radar rural heroes
A local group of young farmers have been flying below the radar, putting in the hard yards in the community. ...
Council explains why it ruled out a quick-fix on leaky Ashburton pool
Any temporary repair of Tinwald Pool's leaks would not have solved the staffing shortages, Ashburton Council says.“Council’s decision was based ...