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	Ashburton council faces $20m bill for new bridge road Stuff.co.nz - 5 Feb (Stuff.co.nz) It is expected to cost $20 million for under 2km of new road to connect to Ashburton’s long-awaited second bridge. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Ashburton council claims influencer marketing ‘excellent value for money’ Stuff.co.nz - 23 Jan (Stuff.co.nz) The council monitors standard metrics “such as reach and engagement, to ensure we`re getting value for money”. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz Business



	Sat, 20 Dec 2025: How the ‘Triangle’ could shape this town's CBD revival Stuff.co.nz - 20 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) If the council wants to revive the heart of Ashburton`s CBD, they could take inspiration from a refurbished retail zone in town. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tue, 16 Dec 2025: Radar detects severe thunderstorms, warning issued for Ashburton and Timaru Stuff.co.nz - 16 Dec (Stuff.co.nz) MetService has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for the Ashburton and Timaru regions, effective until 7:22 PM Tuesday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fri, 28 Nov 2025: Ashburton water test sample ‘dangerously close’ to nitrate limit Stuff.co.nz - 28 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) Greenpeace has raised fresh concern around two urban water supplies in Canterbury after its testing showed high nitrate levels. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tue, 25 Nov 2025: Motorcyclist dies in crash with car near Ashburton Stuff.co.nz - 25 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) The fatal collision took place on a rural intersection about 6pm on Tuesday. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tue, 25 Nov 2025: Motorcyclist dies in Ashburton crash RadioNZ - 25 Nov (RadioNZ) Motorists were asked to avoid the area around Hinds Arundel and Gills Roads. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Tue, 11 Nov 2025: Camera-fitted car catching out overstaying parkers sparks local outcry Stuff.co.nz - 11 Nov (Stuff.co.nz) There has been public backlash to a trial of a camera-fitted car catching overstaying parkers in Ashburton. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fri, 24 Oct 2025: One dead, one hospitalised after crash near Ashburton RadioNZ - 24 Oct (RadioNZ) Police say one person died and another was hospitalised after a crash near Ashburton overnight. Read... Newslink ©2026 to RadioNZ General



	Sat, 11 Oct 2025: Liz McMillan the mayor-elect in Ashburton Stuff.co.nz - 11 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) Liz McMillan is poised to be declared as the new Ashburton District Mayor. Read... Newslink ©2026 to Stuff.co.nz General