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Mid Canterbury farmer Daryl Butterick says he’s shocked by the “hypocrisy” of Environment Canterbury ’s chairman. Peter Scott, the chairman of Canterbury ’s...

During a recent interview with Newstalk ZB, Scott said two of his consent applications for irrigation had been delayed by another government agency for six years.

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The plan includes the proposed Woodend Bypass and a second Ashburton bridge as key projects.

Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown remains confident that the town's second bridge won't fall into what could be a $24 billion fiscal hole.

Local residents say there was no consultation and are campaigning to bring back the campground, or remove the bollards.

An increased road budget, three waters compliance and interest are behind a signalled 11.5 percent rates rise in the first year of the Ashburton District Council's long-term plan.

"We just dodged another bullet.” Ashburton Mayor Neil Brown wasn’t mincing words as he renewed calls for a second bridge in the Canterbury town.

National says it will have the money, but stopped short of confirming where it will build a second Ashburton/Hakatere River bridge.

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