Jonathan Leask is in Ashburton, where the effectiveness of newly implemented 30km/h zones around schools, outside of school hours, is under doubt.
And, both major political parties have now committed to a second Ashburton bridge - but there is debate over the best location for it. Finally, the new library and civic centre has been gifted a new name - Te Whare Whakatere.
Progress on the Ashburton library and civic centre in March. Photo: Jonathan Leask
Local Democracy Reporter - Mid Canterbury Jonathan Leask from the Ashburton Guardian
