Ashburton

A former Ashburton district councillor backed much of what Dame Jenny Shiply said about the Treaty Principles Bill, but didn't go as far as saying it's leading to a civil war.

Ashburton locals have joined the nationwide protest against the Treaty Principles Bill to “protect” their children’s future.

The late king’s successor Kuini Ngawaihonoitepo attended to carry on his legacy.

There is no Māori ward in the Ashburton District but that hasn’t stopped councillors weighing in on the contentious debate.