Our work is structured into five portfolios. Each portfolio is made up of programmes that include specific activities, Levels of Service, performance measures and targets.
Our work

Water and Land
We are improving freshwater outcomes by partnering with Ngāi Tahu and the community to implement national direction. We are also empowering and engaging communities to deliver actions on the ground to meet the Canterbury Water Management Strategy targets.

Biodiversity and Biosecurity
We play a significant role in ensuring a thriving and resilient Canterbury region based on a natural environment that supports cultural, physical and economic wellbeing for all.
Find out more about the Biodiversity and Biosecurity portfolio.

Climate Change and Community Resilience
We protect people, natural and built assets and the regional economy.
Find out more about the Climate Change and Community Resilience portfolio.

Air Quality, Transport and Urban Development
This portfolio influences how the people of Canterbury live, work and travel in Canterbury now and into the future.
Find out more about the Air Quality, Transport and Urban Development portfolio.

Regional and Strategic Leadership
We will foster relationships and engage with communities to build a better understanding of our work and increase participation in decision making for the region.
Find out more about the Regional and Strategic Leadership portfolio.
Quarterly Portfolio Performance Reports
We release a performance report each quarter.
These reports detail our progress, achievements and challenges as we deliver the work programmes for each of our portfolios for the current year in the Long-Term Plan.
It is prepared for the Regional and Strategic Leadership Committee of the Council and for the community.
View the Quarterly Portfolio Performance Reports.