News & events

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.

Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2024 by Craig Pauling, Deputy Chair

We've provided feedback on proposed changes to the Resource Management Act.