News & events

Date: Tue, 5 May 2026 by Chair of Canterbury Regional Council, Dr Deon Swiggs

Government confirms local government reform direction. Regional services stay local, with governance stability through to 2028 for Canterbury.

Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2026

April’s Canterbury Regional Council meeting covered wallaby control funding, a central Christchurch land sale, and public concerns raised in the forum.

Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2026

Council approved an Aranui bus trial, reduced Total Mobility fare caps, and advanced erosion funding, alongside hearing strong community feedback.

Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2026

Introducing the 2026 Youth Rōpū: young leaders aged 14–24 bringing fresh perspectives on public transport, climate resilience and regional issues.

Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026

Have your say on Environment Canterbury’s draft Annual Plan 2026/27, outlining services, regional priorities and a proposed 2.9% rates increase.

Date: Wed, 25 Feb 2026

Environment Canterbury Councillors adopted the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27, approved governance agreements and agreed to sell surplus assets.

Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2026

Find out how Environment Canterbury delivered key transport, water quality, governance and financial outcomes in late 2025.

Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 by Dr Deon Swiggs - Chair, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury)

Environment Canterbury responds to government reforms, calling for locally led governance, phased transition, and decisions made at the right level.

Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026 by Dr Deon Swiggs - Chair, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) & LGNZ Regional Sector

You have a chance to let Central Government know what you think of their Simplifying Local Government proposal.

Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2025

Committee representation, nitrate, and councillor allowances were some of the topics discussed at council's last meeting for 2025.

Date: Tue, 9 Dec 2025

Canterbury Regional Council’s Chair Dr Deon Swiggs says the Council is well positioned to consider and respond to proposed resource management legislation.

Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2025 by Dr Deon Swiggs, Chair Canterbury Regional Council

Today's rates capping announcement needs to be understood alongside the challenges and changes proposed for local government.