This installation is comprised of an original painting by Straka and fifty copies produced by fifty Chinese artisans working from the Dafen Oil Painting Village in the Longgang District of Shenzhen.

In celebration and exploration of the Chinese creative energy, the Gallery will be hosting free film screenings every Sunday afternoon for 8 weeks until the close of 'The Asian' by Heather Straka. The

Deeanne Hobbs is a popular Nelson based artist who has created a unique style for her paintings through her love of fashion, colour, and texture.

Jeff and his wife have recently relocated to Methven from Christchurch. This is his third art exhibition.

The Ashburton Art Gallery is currently exhibiting works that have been carefully and thoughtfully handpicked from the homes of the Romanian community living here in Ashburton.

Singer/songwriter Mel Parsons and actresses Amelia Guild and Emma Newborn provide an unmissable night of Music, Theatre and Comedy. In a woolshed...

Ashburton Art Gallery in association with Regent Cinema present the eagerly awaited movie spectacular LEONARDOLIVE

Casino Night - 25th February 2012 at Hampstead Clubrooms. Doors open at 7pm - $30 a ticket - all money raised goes to Relay for Life

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.

This popular weekly market, held in the centre of Ashburton's town centre - the West Street Carpark, features an interesting mix of stalls selling all types of quality crafts & collectable items.

Held every second Sunday over summer with a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!

Come along for a great day out in the Tinwald Domain.

The South Island and Terrace Downs Resort are honoured to host a collection of Shane Hansen original and print works which celebrate our land, our souls, ourselves, & our love.

This popular weekly market, held in the centre of Ashburton's town centre - the West Street Carpark, features an interesting mix of stalls selling all types of quality crafts & collectable items.

In conjunction with the 'Ride the Rakaia', a Junior Duathlon and Market Day is being organised. The duathlon is a fun event with age group prizes, spot prizes and EVERYONE gets a reward for finishing.

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.

Just want a great day out?? The Rakaia Domain is the place to be. Over 25 markets with something to suit everyone from face painting, art and crafts to clothing and jewellery. Kids enter the duathlon!

This very popoular 4WD trip is back! Travel from the Rakaia Gorge to the Ashburton Gorge, via Glenfalloch Station & Lake Heron.

Our tour features 8 new, or completely renovated kitchens designed by some of Canterbury’s best interior designers and built by our region’s best builders, joiners and skilled tradespeople.

Fantastic new cycle event which crosses the mighty Rakaia River twice. 103km of great country and views to kill for plus be one of 1,000 cyclists crossing the SH1 Rakaia Bridge all at once.

Come along for a great day out in the Tinwald Domain.

Violinist and composer Fiona and her talented band will perform.

Soul Food Tour
Gifted Psychic medium Kelvin Cruickshank acts as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds.

Get the max out of your time on the trails at the Mt Hutt Bike Park with our Shuttle Day.

This popular weekly market, held in the centre of Ashburton's town centre - the West Street Carpark, features an interesting mix of stalls selling all types of quality crafts & collectable items.

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.

Annual A&P Show with a fantastic mix of traditional and unique show events including the very popular pig racing.

Come along for a great day out in the Tinwald Domain.

Held every second Sunday over summer with a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!

Country Music Concert for our Senior Citizens

A casual downhill race down Diggler track on MtHutt. Open men, Open women, hard tail, Veterans and under 17 categories. Spot prizes galore and a trophy for the winner.

An opportunity to enjoy contrasting ballets conceived and created in New York City.

Jody Direen & Southern Muster are bringing Country Rock to town for Methven A&P Show night (also St Patricks Day). A Foothills Young Farmers Club Fundraiser!

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.

Youth Exhibition with great prizes up for grabs!

Sam Hill (vocals, guitar) and Simon Tester (guitar) 'Assembly Required' are a high energy highly entertaining duo who never fail to deliver crowd cheering, toe tapping, foot stomping performances.

This popular weekly market, held in the centre of Ashburton's town centre - the West Street Carpark, features an interesting mix of stalls selling all types of quality crafts & collectable items.

The annual Methven A&P Show promises to be a fun day out for the whole family, with all the traditional show events plus much more.

Showtime Australia brings ABBAsolutely fABBAulous, a theatrical recreation of the very best of ABBA live in concert.Amazing costumes, superb harmony and great musicianship.

Come along for a great day out in the Tinwald Domain.

Join police forensic photographer, Senior Constable Geoff Burns as he takes you on a photographic journey into the red zone after the February 2011 earthquake.

The 2012 Lions District 202J Convention will be hosted by Mayfield Lions.

This popular weekly market, held in the centre of Ashburton's town centre - the West Street Carpark, features an interesting mix of stalls selling all types of quality crafts & collectable items.

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.

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The Loons Circus Theatre Co. is bringing the wildly popular "Hanussen",a "raunchy night full of circus, song, theatre and mayhem”, and is based on the true story of Jewish psychic, Erik Jan Hanussen.

Held every second Sunday over summer with a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!

Head along to the Methven Races for a memorable day out. Mt Harding Raceway is NZ’s best grass track Harness Racing venue and provides a memorable spectacle for all.

Stalls,food, live entertaiment.

Four person Ambrose Golf Tournament. Register as a team or singles can be paired by committee. All proceeds go to support the continued enhancement of the outdoor area at preschool.

Mid Canterbury Plunket is proud to present an Evening with Nigel Latta, well known psychologist and presenter of "The Politically Incorrect Parenting Show".

An informal workshop, led by Jenny Haworth, on how to make a living as a writer.

A centenial reunion is being held for past pupils and staff who attended the school before it closed in 1964.

This popular weekly market, held in the centre of Ashburton's town centre - the West Street Carpark, features an interesting mix of stalls selling all types of quality crafts & collectable items.

Event held at Arrowsmith Station and offering a variety of options: Arrowsmith Marathon 42.2 km (a highcountry marathon), Lake Face 17 km Trail Run, and Arrowsmith Thee Ride - 42 km MTB Race or Ride.

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.

Association of Rover Car Clubs National Rally, Easter 2012 (6, 7, 8 & 9 April)

Methven's town centre will turn into a motorcycle street racing course at Easter. An event full of colour, spectacle, noise and excitement.

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.

Come along for a great day out in the Tinwald Domain.

Come along for a great day out in the Tinwald Domain.

Held every second Sunday over summer with a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.

Annual Auction of poultry, ducks, pigeons, rabbits, cage birds and cavies.

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.

Held every second Sunday over summer with a great selection of home grown produce and local artisan food. If you don't come for a wander around you are missing something very special!

This event is suitable for riders of all abilities with three different tracks available over the iconic Mt Somers station. Marvellous scenery. Great spot prizes up for grabs.

Come along for a great day out in the Tinwald Domain.

Hot Pink with Penny Ashton is a loads-of-laughs-a-minute comedy show that incorporates poetry, songs, ukulele and stand-up, to dissect the dilemmas of a modern woman. Back in Ashburton by demand.

The Ashburton District Farmers’ Market is a regular, fresh, quality, food market that promotes direct sales from producer to consumer.

After hugely successful tours of Australia and the UK, the Royal New Zealand Ballet is delighted to be performing this enchanting production, originally created by English National Ballet.

See what millions of women worldwide have been laughing about for over 10 years!

37th annual Swap Meet. Buy or sell vehicles. parts,tools bric a brac, collectables, plants, books, clothing etc.
Food Stalls not permitted.
Catering by Lions Club.

Come along for a great day out in the Tinwald Domain.

Come and join stylist Lisa O'Neill for a night of fun and laughs and learn about what clothes are right for your body shape. Get the girls together for a great night out supporting Plunket!

Planned opening date for the 2012 season. Be one of the first to ski or ride Mt Hutt for the season.

Ashburton Fanciers Society 121st Annual Show of Poultry, pigeons, ducks, rabbits, cats cage birds and cavies.

Mid Canterbury Wedding Expo and Bride of the Year

Les Ballets Eloelle are bringing their new production of "Men In Tutu’s" - the most spectacular, talented and hilarious all-male comedy ballet ever back to New Zealand.

Head along to the Methven Races for a memorable day out. Mt Harding Raceway is NZ’s best grass track Harness Racing venue and provides a memorable spectacle for all.

From the Mountains to the Sea NZRA Conference 2012.

Where town meets country,135th Annual A&P Show