From the Archives, 1992: Day of miracles and heroes
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Ashburton carries over $14.5 million worth of projects from previous financial year
Ashburton District council chief executive Hamish Riach says the council must improve on its delivery after $14.5 million worth of carry-over projects from the 2021-22 financial year.
Source: rnz.co.nz
'Cut and paste' climate change policy draws criticism
Councillor Stuart Wilson has rubbished Ashburton's updated climate change policy, voting against what he called a "cut and paste" document with no local focus.
Source: rnz.co.nz
Ashburton mayor surprised at placing in rate rise comparison
Mayor Neil Brown is surprised the Ashburton District's rate rise is one of the highest in the country.
Source: rnz.co.nz
Staffing the key issue for tourism sector
Ashburton's tourism promoters are more focussed on business support than marketing, as confidence in the sector suffers from Covid-19 symptoms.
Source: rnz.co.nz
Pay hike on way for members of next Ashburton Council
The newly elected Ashburton District councillors will walk into a pay rise later this year.
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Source: rnz.co.nz
NZTA's handling of State Highway diversions irks Ashburton mayor
Ashburton’s mayor has expressed his frustration at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency for mismanaging highway detours during recent vehicle crashes.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Furious Ashburton councillors urge Three Waters pushback
The district's community leaders are banking on a strength in numbers approach to combat the advancement of Three Waters.
Source: rnz.co.nz
Furious Ashburton councillors urge Three Waters pushback
The district's community leaders are banking on a strength in numbers approach to combat the advancement of Three Waters.
Source: stuff.co.nz
Second Ashburton bridge moves to next phase after fiery debate
The fear of further hold-ups and the carrot of central government funding was enough to sway Ashburton's councillors as second-bridge plans forge ahead.
Source: stuff.co.nz