2025 Local Elections

Ashburton District Council

Ashburton Ward
The Ashburton District Council provides local services and facilities, such as public transport, rubbish and recycling, libraries, parks, and recreation facilities. It also makes decisions about building and planning, local regulations, and infrastructure, such as water supply and sewerage. The council is made up of nine councillors and the mayor. Councillors are elected to represent wards (areas in the district). five councillors will be elected from the Ashburton ward. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Ashburton District Council election.

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From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

Recreation and culture

From parks and libraries to museums and art galleries, councils can be a key supporter of sporting, recreational and cultural events that bring communities to life. Community facilities, including sports grounds and town halls, are often owned and run by councils.

  • Continue to upgrade community facilities so our community have accessible spaces to enjoy together and that attract people to our district.

    Support local arts, sports and events that bring our community together and boost local tourism.

    Preserve and promote our heritage so families can connect with the stories of our district.

  • Use recycled materials sourced locally for certain projects where suitable, eg playgrounds.

    Include school children in local projects as a learning experience, eg on site at playground building project and see maths in practical use.

    Bring regular outdoor summer film festival to the Domain and winter film fest for Methven.

  • Continue to upgrade community facilities so our community have accessible spaces to enjoy together and that attract people to our district.

    Support local arts, sports and events that bring our community together and boost local tourism.

    Preserve and promote our heritage so families can connect with the stories of our district.

  • Use recycled materials sourced locally for certain projects where suitable, eg playgrounds.

    Include school children in local projects as a learning experience, eg on site at playground building project and see maths in practical use.

    Bring regular outdoor summer film festival to the Domain and winter film fest for Methven.

Climate change and resilience

Climate change and resilience

Environment

Environment

Housing and planning

Housing and planning

Jobs and economy

Jobs and economy

Local democracy

Local democracy

Rates and revenue

Rates and revenue

Recreation and culture

Recreation and culture

Transport

Transport

Utilities and services

Utilities and services

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