Ashburton District Council has adopted a draft long-term plan was adopted with a proposed 9.9% average rates increase for 2024-25. Also, Jonathan explains why the Council has been accused of creative accounting over Balmoral Hall which Heritage advocates want saved. And Early Chinese market gardeners who settled in Ashburton have been honoured.
Chinese Market Garden Settlement Heritage Park in Ashburton Photo: LDR / Jonathan Leask
Local Democracy Reporter - Mid Canterbury Jonathan Leask from the Ashburton Guardian.
