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‘Piggy in the middle’ fears

Councillor Russell Ellis has given a grave interpretation of Ashburton’s position in the local government reforms: “We are screwed.” District council had a briefing from...

Boyhood dream a reality

When Dave Oakley was a youngster he would save his pocket money to ride trains at The Plains Railway & Historic Museum at the...

Council opts to sell historic sports hall

The Ashburton Sports Hall will be put up for sale, with developers and community groups already showing interest. The Tancred Street hall has been owned...

Fuel costs push rates rise above planned 8.71%

Rising fuel costs are expected to hit Ashburton ratepayers, pushing the rate rise above the signalled 8.71 per cent. The council are yet to share...

MURNEY – Francis Gerald (Hank);

The family are sad to announce the passing of Hank after a long illness, at Radius Millstream, Ashburton on Monday May 25, 2026, aged...

HUNTER, Shirley Jean;

Peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton on Sunday, May 17, 2026 aged 82 years. Dearly loved wife of Michael. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of...

Huffing, puffing and blowing for 80 years

Former Ashburton-lad Errol Miller has just been awarded a rare 80-year bandsman pin by his peers. It was a special accolade, and the first...

Testing added to drive programme

Sisters Angelica and Erica Vargas passed their driver licence tests last week with Salvation Army driving assessors. The pair, age 18 and 17 respectively, were...
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