Local Services Mapping: Ashburton
Ashburton is a vibrant, growing region centred on the town of Ashburton, set between the Rakaia and Rangitata rivers, with the Southern Alps to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east.
The town of Ashburton has about 16,800 people. Other towns in the district include Methven, Rakaia and Mt Somers.
This community reports provides insight into the social services available in the district. It is also a foundation for promoting the district’s future and community wellbeing.
Input for this report included:
- A service providers’ stock take questionnaire
- Ashburton District Council’s Community Outcomes Report
- Consultation with local runanga and Hakatere Marae
- Feedback from key government agencies and social service providers
- Community consultation.
Key areas for focus in Ashburton:
- Health
- Social/family issues
- Early childhood education
- Environment
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Cultural diversity.
Please note these are large files which may take some time to download.
Social services in Ashburton District
The Family Services Directory is an online directory of family-related services and programmes available to families throughout New Zealand.
For a listing of services available in Ashburton District, simply click 'Go', or use the 'add keyword' option to refine your search. Once on the 'results' page, you can use the 'display options' to show only those service providers that are physically located in Ashburton.
