Ashburton Courier

Ashburton Courier The Ashburton Courier is a weekly community newspaper serving the Rakaia River south to Geraldine. A Tabloid sized paper with a circulation of 15,300.

Ashburton's The Courier was established in 1985 and, as AC Neilsen research shows, has become Mid Canterbury's favourite best read newspaper among the main income earners and main household shoppers. The Courier circulates from just north of the Rakaia River south to Geraldine and its RD deliveries from the mountains to the sea. A weekly community newspaper topical to the district it serves. The company's philosophy is to produce a readable avenue for advertisers and community news and information. Delivered free each Thursday.

Ashburton councillors were fighting like cats and dogs during a heated debate over cemetery access, with a final vote of...
28/09/2026

Ashburton councillors were fighting like cats and dogs during a heated debate over cemetery access, with a final vote of 5-4 vote to keep canines out.

Should dogs be allowed in cemeteries?

27/09/2026

Centre piece of the railway footbridge has been reinstalled today, expected to be reopened next month.

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27/09/2026

Bookarama got off to a flying start this morning.... on all week at the Ashburton Sports Hall on Tancred St.

Planting advocate Ross Hawthorne has ticked off yet another river planting milestone and is expanding his focus.
27/09/2026

Planting advocate Ross Hawthorne has ticked off yet another river planting milestone and is expanding his focus.

River trail planting project extends

Riders from Methven and Tinwald pony clubs are in training for the Methven Rodeo Club Springston Trophy being held in th...
26/09/2026

Riders from Methven and Tinwald pony clubs are in training for the Methven Rodeo Club Springston Trophy being held in the district from Friday.

Prestigious pony club event returns to Mid Canterbury

Contemporary art featuring in the Ashburton Clock Tower exhibit in the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.
26/09/2026

Contemporary art featuring in the Ashburton Clock Tower exhibit in the Ashburton Art Gallery and Museum.

Artist honoured to be included clock tower’s 50th exhibit

EA Networks will begin a major $2.2 million upgrade next week on the electricity network serving the Mt Somers and Monta...
26/09/2026

EA Networks will begin a major $2.2 million upgrade next week on the electricity network serving the Mt Somers and Montalto area in Mid Canterbury.

Lines company to start $2.2m electricity network upgrade

Leif Hansen is gearing up for Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service’s annual summer campaign.
25/09/2026

Leif Hansen is gearing up for Ashburton Community Alcohol and Drug Service’s annual summer campaign.

Ready for drug and alcohol’s annual safety campaign

The Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains primary school speech contest finals have wrapped up for another year.
25/09/2026

The Rotary Club of Ashburton Plains primary school speech contest finals have wrapped up for another year.

Young speechmakers shine

Haven Housing Mid Canterbury has been given a $250,000 funding boost from Ahu Community Trust.
25/09/2026

Haven Housing Mid Canterbury has been given a $250,000 funding boost from Ahu Community Trust.

Address

199 Burnett Street
Ashburton
7700

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

64-3-308-7664

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