16 October 2025
Minigolf project passes half-way point
Ashburton’s new minigolf course is coming to life, hole-by-hole at the EA Networks Centre.Ten of the 18 holes have been created by play-space specialists Creo at their Oamaru factory and carefully transported to Ashburton for
7 October 2025
New splashdeck surface being installed
Remediation work on the splashdeck at EA Networks Centre has begun, with the toddler pool and leisure pool closed to the public for the next two weeks.The under-performing rubber splashdeck surface is being removed and
26 September 2025
It's time to move it, move it
EA Networks Centre will host a free morning for older adults next Wednesday, aimed at helping them to learn about how to prevent falls and how to keep mobile as they age.People will be able
16 September 2025
Safety first: Surface upgrades and staff training for EANC
Remediation work on the splashdeck at EA Networks Centre has been programmed after the school holidays, for the two weeks beginning Monday 6 October.The toddler pool and the leisure pool will be closed while the
8 September 2025
What's On: Your spring school holidays activity guide
Spring into the school holidays at the end of the month, with loads of fun and activities – from searching for treasure to racing remote controlled cars and planting delphiniums in the domain!Council’s What’s
19 August 2025
Ashcoll, Council sport centre friendship celebrated
Ashburton College and EA Networks Centre reinforced their special relationship this week with the unveiling of a new plaque at the base of a commemorative tree.The scarlet oak planted at the edge of the carpark
12 August 2025
Earthworks for mini golf course under way
Mayor Neil Brown turned the first sod of earth for Ashburton's new mini golf course on Tuesday, using a 5-tonne mini excavator.He climbed into the cab of the machine, owned by local business Grant Hood
26 June 2025
Sports centre celebrates 500,000th visitor, new record coming
The EA Networks Centre celebrated a visitor milestone and new record on Wednesday when its 500,000th customer walked through the door.The previous visitor record was 494,329 in the 12 months to 30 June 2024 and