Around the motu: Jonathan Leask in Ashburton

Mid Canterbury Local Democracy Reporter Jonathan Leask discusses the region's roads, which two thirds of Ashburton residents surveyed describe as their biggest gripe. However Key Research managing director Mike Hooker, who presented the results of the annual residents' survey, believes people are just choosing that as a default response. Also, the Tinwald Pool, which leaks 17,000 litres a day and has staffing issues, will remain closed while Council considers rebuild or restoration options.