News & events

Date: Thu, 20 Aug 2026

$521,733 in DOC funding will support three years of pest control and biodiversity monitoring at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon near Southbridge.

Date: Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Whānau, community groups and partners are restoring native habitat at Kaitorete Spit, supporting a long-term vision to heal and rejuvenate the whenua.

Date: Mon, 27 Jul 2026

The trial of the additional express options for Rolleston commuters is set to continue as it becomes solely provided by Metro.

Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2026

11,800 people shared feedback on Greater Christchurch's Metro network. Results will shape the future of public transport.

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: Fri, 27 Feb 2026

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

Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Canterbury dairy farmers, Adele and Peter King, on the value of the Farm Environment Plan system.

Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2026

We want to know what you think about Routes 84 Rolleston Direct West and 85 Rolleston Direct East - what's been your experience?

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, 16 Oct 2025

Two farmers in Hororata have switched from intensive winter grazing to hay bale grazing and are seeing amazing results.

Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2025

The Te Waihora Group has won the Te Waka o Aoraki trophy at the Canterbury Aoraki Conservation Board awards for the Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai project.

Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025

Birds known for their mythical status are taking refuge at a newly restored wetland around Aotearoa’s largest lagoon.