News & events

Date: Tue, 3 Dec 2019

Regional winners at the 2019 Science Fair recently got the chance to present their projects to our Councillors and staff, with an overall winner crowned.

Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020

Direct commuter buses from Waimakariri to central Christchurch, supported by new Park & Ride facilities, are one step closer thanks to support from residents.

Date: Thu, 13 Feb 2020

Timaru’s much anticipated on-demand public transport service takes to the streets next week as 150 locals put the vehicles and technology through their paces.

Date: Tue, 25 Feb 2020

An operation to install boulders in the lower Hekeao/Hinds River aims to create diverse water environments.

Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2020

More than 150 people from across Timaru’s community are taking part in the MyWay by Metro pilot.

Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2020

New bus contracts will reduce public transport carbon emissions by 14% within their first year.

Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2020

An educational charity is helping to spread the word about sustainability in the South Canterbury region.

Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2020

MyWay by Metro has been rushed into service ahead of schedule as we respond to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2020

Consent has been granted for Southern Proteins Limited to discharge contaminants to air from a proposed rendering plant at Washdyke, subject to conditions.

Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Resource consent applications submitted by Fulton Hogan Limited to operate a new quarry ("Roydon Quarry") west of Templeton township have been granted.

Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2020

Nitrate contamination in waterways is cause for concern for everyone in Canterbury.

Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2020

Our very own Peter Ramsden has received a Queen's Birthday Honour and has become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.