News & events

Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2025

It might be time to start enjoying your backyard. However, did you know in most parts of Christchurch, using fire pits for warmth or ambience is not allowed?

Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2025

Final Strategy and Policy Committee meeting covered quarry dust, draft Land Strategy, reforms, and air quality review. Read key outcomes.

Date: Thu, 31 Jul 2025

Many decisions were made at the 600th Canterbury Regional Council meeting, including allowing pets on buses.

Date: Fri, 25 Jul 2025 by Canterbury Regional Council Chair Craig Pauling

Our Councillors have decided to provide feedback on the Government's RMA national direction package, with a focus on forestry and freshwater management.

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: Wed, 9 Jul 2025 by Craig Pauling, Chair, Canterbury Regional Council

Canterbury Regional Council is making the proactive decision to look at how it can improve outcomes and be ready for reforms.

Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025 by Craig Pauling, Chair, Environment Canterbury

Read the latest update from Chair Craig Pauling on the 2025/26 Annual Plan adoption.

Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2025

Council has officially adopted the 2025/26 Annual Plan after thorough public consultation and council deliberations reflecting community input.

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.

Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2025

Council will consider adopting the Annual Plan 2025/26 in late June, which will include changes to the public transport work programme.

Date: Tue, 25 Mar 2025

Time is running out for you to have a say on our draft Annual Plan. Consultation closes 5pm, 3 April.

Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2025

Read about some of the decisions made at the February 26 Council meeting.