News & events

Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 by Chair of Canterbury Regional Council, Dr Deon Swiggs

Stench from Christchurch's Wastewater Treatment Plant continues to affect communities. We have told Christchurch City Council to take action.

Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Learn how rural and semi-rural wastewater treatment systems work, when resource consent is needed, and how to maintain onsite systems to protect water quality.

Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2025

Monitoring across our seven towns and cities in Waitaha Canterbury shows a clear downward trend in high-pollution days between 2000 and 2025.

Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Major strides are being made to keep plastic out of Ōtautahi Christchurch's stormwater drains and waterways.

Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2025

A clear plan to communicate your property features and hazards this spring will ensure things run smoothly when the work's carried out.

Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025

Before you light up your rubbish, it's important to know the rules. Visit checkitsalright before you light.

Date: Wed, 28 May 2025 by Team leader for water and land in North Canterbury, Andrew Arps

Our team lead for water and land in North Canterbury, Andrew Arps, speaks to need-to-know information this winter and introduces two new recruits.

Date: Thu, 17 Apr 2025

It's illegal to burn in your backyard in Christchurch. You could face a $300 fine and a bill for costs associated with enforcement action.

Date: Thu, 6 Mar 2025

A new report has been released comparing the performance and outputs of regional councils and unitary authorities in their compliance role.

Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2024

The CropX bucket test app will be discontinued after 31 December 2024. Explore alternative tools for assessing your irrigation system.

Date: Thu, 14 Nov 2024

Read the key highlights from the Regional Delivery Committee meeting on 13 November 2024.

Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2024

Front-mounted bike racks on Metro buses can no longer be used due to safety concerns.