News & events

Date: Wed, 20 May 2026

North Canterbury 12-year-old Harry is leading a community river clean-up to help protect local rivers, wildlife and public spaces.

Date: Thu, 14 May 2026

Help shape the future of Metro bus and ferry services across Greater Christchurch. Share your feedback on routes, reliability and future transport needs.

Date: Thu, 16 Apr 2026

Flood protection work on the Cam River in Kaiapoi uncovered native mussels living among decades-old debris, supporting river health and flood risk reduction.

Date: Thu, 2 Apr 2026

New accessible park Kirikōhatu opens at Waimakariri River Regional Park, featuring a 1.2km wheelchair-friendly loop track, river views and picnic spaces.

Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2026

More than 30,000 trees planted and 1,100 hectares retired, SCAR is helping farmers reduce erosion and build more resilient farms.

Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Metro welcomes New Zealand’s first lightweight electric double‑decker bus, boosting capacity with zero emissions.

Date: Fri, 28 Nov 2025

From 1 December, small animals will be allowed on buses in Greater Christchurch, so long as they are properly caged and muzzled (if necessary).

Date: Thu, 21 Aug 2025

An ongoing restoration project is underway at Te Rauakaaka, to enhance wetland and coastal ecosystems and support the critically endangered birds.

Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2025

Calling all volunteers and 4WD enthusiasts! Join us for our riverside clean-up, just in time for bird nesting season.

Date: Wed, 9 Jul 2025

What started as a routine coastal hazard report has turned into a remarkable rediscovery of maritime history.

Date: Wed, 2 Jul 2025

Read about the best ways to bus to Saturday's Winter Fireworks Spectacular.

Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2025

From Monday 7 July 2025, bus and ferry fares will increase for Metro services across Christchurch, Selwyn, and Waimakariri.