At 5pm today, the Government released detailed proposals to fundamentally reshape regional government across New Zealand.
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Our Councillors have decided who will be appointed to committees for the 2025-2028 triennium.
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Environment Canterbury has confirmed its new Chair and Deputy Chair, starting a leadership term focused on collaboration and sustainability.
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The final results for the 2025 elections are in, meaning the make up of our new council is official.
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Initial election results have been released - find out who will be representing you for the next three years.
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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.
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The last meeting of the triennium focused on our Climate Action Plan, private well testing, and water quality and level reports.
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Final Strategy and Policy Committee meeting covered quarry dust, draft Land Strategy, reforms, and air quality review. Read key outcomes.
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A new law will have several implications for how we operate, and for the region’s communities, natural environment, resource users, consent holders.
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Read about key decisions from the latest council meeting on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.
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Community and partnership drive Whakaraupō / Lyttelton Harbour’s restoration - learn more about their work, the plan, and key projects underway.
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We have confirmed the nominations for those who will be standing in the 2025 local election.