Your voice matters. Explore current consultations, provide feedback on regional plans, and find ways to participate in decisions that shape Canterbury’s environment, transport, and communities.
Whether it’s submitting feedback on a draft plan, joining a community panel, or speaking at a public forum, there are many ways to get involved.
Current consultations and opportunities
Annual Plan 2026/27 | Mahere ā Tau
Share your feedback on our draft Annual Plan 2026/27 and help shape the future of Waitaha Canterbury.
Join a Biosecurity Advisory Group and help protect Waitaha Canterbury
Applications now open for Environment Canterbury’s Biosecurity Advisory Groups.
Improving public transport for Selwyn
Rolleston commuters now have new direct bus options to Christchurch with Metro and Bentley services.
Have your say - current public consultations
Explore current consultations and have your say on key projects and decisions.
Other ways to have your say
Public notices
Stay informed about proposals, decisions, and formal notices, and learn how you can make submissions when required. View current public notices
Join our People’s Panel – Te Kōrari
Sign up to Te Kōrari and share your views through short online surveys on regional issues, services, and priorities.
Four ways to have your say
Discover the main ways you can participate, including consultations, surveys, public forums, and formal submissions. Find out how to have your say.
Public forums, deputations, and petitions
Find out how to speak directly to councillors, present your views, or submit a petition on issues that matter to you. Read guidlines on speaking at a public forum
Consent notifications, submissions and hearings
Learn about publicly notified proposals, how to make a submission, and what happens during hearings and decision-making processes. View current and past publicly notified consent applications
Know your Canterbury: Learn how Environment Canterbury makes decisions and how your input contributes to regional planning and environmental management. Visit our Know your Canterbury webpage
Sign up to our community mailing list: Join our community mailing list if you would like to hear more about our work and opportunities to have a say.