The Ashburton Guardian - Council

LATEST Council

Truck crashes, killing livestock, on 'potholed' road due for repairs

May 8, 2026

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No start date yet for Ashburton's second bridge despite site progress

May 8, 2026

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Government sets merger clock ticking for Canterbury councils

May 8, 2026

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The end of community bonfires?

May 4, 2026

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Too many parks? Deputy mayor questions cost of green space

May 4, 2026

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All aboard the A-train? Event trains coming to Ashburton

May 4, 2026

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Ashburton building boom gathers pace as consents surge

April 27, 2026

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Work underway on $338k Ashburton Domain playground revamp

April 27, 2026

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OLDER ARTICLES

Misuse it and lose it: Recycling mistakes costing Methven ratepayers

April 27, 2026

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Selwyn plan faces further shake-up after submission surge

April 27, 2026

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Doubts raised over pouring money into nitrate-hit Ashburton water source

April 17, 2026

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Dairy conversion plans raise concern for 'pristine' creek, new owners vow to protect ‘it

April 17, 2026

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Council faces annual plan rethink over rising costs

April 17, 2026

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'Funding crisis': Calls for fairer transport funding in the South Island

April 17, 2026

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Rolleston emergency hub plan at risk as council eyes housing profits

April 17, 2026

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Development fees may help fund road for Ashburton's second bridge

April 10, 2026

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Dog fees to rise 7% after freeze bid fails

April 10, 2026

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Library and civic centre already needs restaining

April 10, 2026

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Ashburton pushes ahead on dog rules as Govt signals overhaul

March 27, 2026

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Council introduces fuel-saving measures

March 27, 2026

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“Don’t stumble into it”: Cost warning over Lake Hood

March 27, 2026

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Historic Ashburton rail footbridge set for major restoration

March 27, 2026

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Health warning lifted at Lake Hood

March 25, 2026

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Council cut funding but Ashburton swim team to stay afloat

March 19, 2026

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Half of Ashburton business estate remains vacant

March 19, 2026

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Councillor gets wires crossed over $1.9m air-con upgrade

March 19, 2026

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Council skips consultation on proposed 8.71% rates rise

March 19, 2026

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Selwyn households could face 18% water bill hike

March 19, 2026

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Canterbury council partnership considers its future

March 19, 2026

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Selwyn lays country's first rubber road

March 13, 2026

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Crash involving student ignites Ashburton bridge safety concerns

March 13, 2026

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Selwyn reins in rates rise, with water charges still to be confirmed

March 13, 2026

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Lincoln businesses to receive relief as road works drag on

March 12, 2026

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Campsite secures last-minute reprieve

March 12, 2026

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Selwyn brings back Mana Whenua representative

March 12, 2026

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Leeston's new library shifts to detailed design stage

March 11, 2026

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