News & events

Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025

It's illegal to burn in your backyard in Christchurch. You could face a $300 fine and a bill for costs associated with enforcement action.

Date: Thu, 24 Apr 2025

We have withdrawn the Land use change on the margins of lowland Canterbury braided rivers, 2012-2019, Report No. R21/05 report after community concerns.

Date: Mon, 28 Apr 2025

Read about the Route 7 frequency improvement which takes place from Monday 28 April 2025.

Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Stuart Neill's commitment to sustainable dairy farming has won him the Regional Supreme Award at the Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA).

Date: Wed, 30 Apr 2025

Read about the Greater Christchurch fare changes which will come into effect in July.

Date: Fri, 2 May 2025

A joint decision was made to open the lake when conditions were suitable. We have now started the process of opening Te Waihora to the sea.

Date: Wed, 7 May 2025

Hornwort (Ceratophyllum demersum) is an invasive pest in Canterbury, and we need your help to report sightings.

Date: Thu, 8 May 2025

Te Waihora is open to the sea following a successful attempt to open the lake on Monday, 5 May.

Date: Thu, 8 May 2025

Pest trapping and native planting is making Canterbury's South Rakaia a more attractive home for our native forest birds.

Date: Thu, 8 May 2025

Our Waitarakao project partners and the community are now busy implementing it – one plant, one trap, and one beach clean-up at a time.

Date: Fri, 9 May 2025

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

Date: Mon, 12 May 2025

After a successful trial, Timaru's MyWay by Metro on-demand service is set to stay.