News & events

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2025

The final results for the 2025 elections are in, meaning the make up of our new council is official.

Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025

Initial election results have been released - find out who will be representing you for the next three years.

Date: Mon, 22 Sep 2025

Council wrapped up the 2022/2025 term with lively debate, key decisions, and plans to bridge the gap until the new Council takes office in October.

Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2025

The last meeting of the triennium focused on our Climate Action Plan, private well testing, and water quality and level reports.

Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2025

Final Strategy and Policy Committee meeting covered quarry dust, draft Land Strategy, reforms, and air quality review. Read key outcomes.

Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2025

A new law will have several implications for how we operate, and for the region’s communities, natural environment, resource users, consent holders.

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025

Read about key decisions from the latest council meeting on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.

Date: Tue, 26 Aug 2025

Community and partnership drive Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour’s restoration - learn more about their work, the plan, and key projects underway.

Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2025

We have confirmed the nominations for those who will be standing in the 2025 local election.

Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025

Many decisions were made at the 600th Canterbury Regional Council meeting, including allowing pets on buses.

Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2025 by Canterbury Regional Council Chair Craig Pauling

Our Councillors have decided to provide feedback on the Government's RMA national direction package, with a focus on forestry and freshwater management.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025 by Craig Pauling, Chair, Canterbury Regional Council

Canterbury Regional Council is making the proactive decision to look at how it can improve outcomes and be ready for reforms.