News & events

Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Our Councillors have decided who will be appointed to committees for the 2025-2028 triennium.

Date: Fri, 17 Oct 2025

The final results for the 2025 elections are in, meaning the make up of our new council is official.

Date: Sat, 11 Oct 2025

Initial election results have been released - find out who will be representing you for the next three years.

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: Mon, 22 Sep 2025

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.

Date: Fri, 19 Sep 2025

We have reaffirmed our Tuia Agreement with Papatipu Rūnanga, strengthening mana whenua partnerships and collaboration for Waitaha Canterbury’s future.

Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2025

Waitaha leaders sign MOU, uniting regional and local councils in a shared commitment to Civil Defence Emergency Management collaboration.

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025

Read about key decisions from the latest council meeting on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.

Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2025

We have confirmed the nominations for those who will be standing in the 2025 local election.

Date: Wed, 23 Jul 2025

In collaboration with project partners, we have won a Local Government NZ Excellence Award for the Our Waitarakao catchment strategy.

Date: Fri, 4 Jul 2025

Nominations are open for Canterbury Regional Council candidates in an election that comes at a “pivotal time” for regional government.

Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025

Council adopted the Annual Plan 2025/26 and covered key topics including reforms, public transport, environmental projects, and upcoming election protocols.