• Web address: www.ashburtonguardian.co.nz
• Owned by: The Ashburton Guardian Co

Established in 1879, The Ashburton Guardian is distributed throughout the Ashburton region, South of Christchurch, The Ashburton Guardian is a strong supporter of local business and community projects.  The paper focuses on local events and local people but offers good coverage of national and international news and events.