Heritage Talk | 150 Years of the Ashburton County Council
12 November 2026

Join us at Te Whare Whakatere on 12 November at 12pmfor a special talk marking the 150th anniversary of the formation of the Ashburton County Council.

We will explore the early history of the Council, which includes the responsibilities and difficulties faced by councillors and staff, such as the infamous “Battle of Mill Creek.”

The talk will also cover notable Ashburton County events throughout the twentieth century, highlighting the County Centennial in 1976, before finishing with the local government amalgamation in 1989.