News & events

Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025 by Deputy Chair Dr Deon Swiggs, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury)

Our Deputy Chair emphasises the importance of clarity in our local council's positions and addressing the unique needs of our region.

Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2025

The Chair of Canterbury’s regional council says the Council is taking every opportunity to advocate for the region, amidst significant reforms and changes being

Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2025

Time is running out for you to have a say on our draft Annual Plan. Consultation closes 5pm, 3 April.

Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2025 by Craig Pauling, Chair, Environment Canterbury

The bus zone structure will be a key component of the 2025/26 Annual Plan.

Date: Thu, 19 Dec 2024 by Craig Pauling, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Our Chair Craig Pauling wraps up the highlights of 2024.

Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2024

Council will be making a submission on the resource management amendments bill, once we've had a chance to fully consider and discuss it.

Date: Wed, 11 Dec 2024

Council will make a submission opposing the Principles of the Treaty of Waitangi Bill.

Date: Wed, 9 Oct 2024 by Craig Pauling, Acting Chair

Acting Chair Craig Pauling clarifies matters around how we're tracking with consents processing.

Date: Wed, 11 Sep 2024

Central government's funding for Canterbury's transport network is welcome news, but still leaves a massive funding gap.

Date: Mon, 2 Sep 2024 by Peter Scott, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Central Government co-funding means we can push on with flood protection work in our region.

Date: Wed, 28 Aug 2024

Councillors have reaffirmed their support for mana whenua representatives at the decision-making table, voting to retain the Ngāi Tahu Representation Act.

Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2024

We are welcoming the Government's move to clarify Resource Management Act (RMA) provisions for discharges.