Questions raised over Ashburton footpath petition signatures

Friday 30 October 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 30 Oct, 11:10am

A petition seeking improvements to a 500m stretch of Allens Rd in Ashburton has faced scrutiny. Concerns have been raised regarding potential duplicate signatures, signatories living outside the region, and a councillor who claims he signed the document unknowingly.

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1. Otago Daily TimesFri 30 Oct, 9:40am

   Footpath petition questioned after councillor says he unknowingly signed it (opens in new tab)

2. StuffFri 30 Oct, 11:10am

   Footpath petition questioned; Councillor says he unknowingly signed it (opens in new tab)