News & events

Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Metro welcomes New Zealand’s first lightweight electric double‑decker bus, boosting capacity with zero emissions.

Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Canterbury dairy farmers, Adele and Peter King, on the value of the Farm Environment Plan system.

Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026

We want to know what you think about Routes 84 Rolleston Direct West and 85 Rolleston Direct East - what's been your experience?

Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2025

From 1 December, small animals will be allowed on buses in Greater Christchurch, so long as they are properly caged and muzzled (if necessary).

Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Two farmers in Hororata have switched from intensive winter grazing to hay bale grazing and are seeing amazing results.

Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025

The Te Waihora Group has won the Te Waka o Aoraki trophy at the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board awards for the Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project.

Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025

Birds known for their mythical status are taking refuge at a newly restored wetland around Aotearoa’s largest lagoon.

Date: Thu, 17 Jul 2025

Controlling 2000 hectares of weeds surrounding Canterbury's largest lagoon is the mission to improve water quality for future generations.

Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2025

Two Canterbury bus routes, in Timaru and Christchurch, are being boosted to cater to higher demand.

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025

Read about the best ways to bus to Saturday's Winter Fireworks Spectacular.

Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2025

From Monday 7 July 2025, bus and ferry fares will increase for Metro services across Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri. 

Date: Fri, 9 May 2025

Bike racks are available again in Canterbury anytime you use Metro services.