News & events

Date: Tue, 31 Mar 2026

Book your Event Direct shuttle for Super Round 2026 now. Travel from 11 Christchurch locations to Te Kaha.

Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Council approved an Aranui bus trial, reduced Total Mobility fare caps, and advanced erosion funding, alongside hearing strong community feedback.

Date: Wed, 25 Mar 2026

Learn how SHMAK kits help Canterbury communities monitor stream health, following a workshop where native fish were unexpectedly discovered.

Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2026

As fuel prices rise, Environment Canterbury is encouraging people to switch to public transport, with Metro offering affordable and reliable travel options.

Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2026

Environment Canterbury issued Christchurch City Council an abatement notice after unconsented sewage discharges into Whakaraupō Lyttelton and Akaroa harbours.

Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026

We are inviting farmers in Waitaha Canterbury to complete our farm waste survey with a $2000 native plant prize pack up for grabs.

Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026

Check if your wood burner has expired in Canterbury. Learn the rules, explore cleaner heating options, and find out what financial support is available.

Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Early results from an Upper Waitaki catch cropping trial show reduced soil nitrogen after winter grazing, with strong crop yields in high‑country conditions.

Date: Fri, 13 Mar 2026

Our biodiversity and biosecurity staff spent five days in February tackling invasive weeds, protecting the Upper Ōhau catchment.

Date: Tue, 10 Mar 2026

Metro’s Event Direct shuttle will take passengers from locations across Christchurch to Te Kaha stadium events. Book early to secure your seat.

Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026

Introducing the 2026 Youth Rōpū: young leaders aged 14–24 bringing fresh perspectives on public transport, climate resilience and regional issues.

Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2026

Prepare your home for winter now with simple heating and firewood tips to stay warm, cut bills and reduce smoke for cleaner air across Canterbury.