News & events

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, 2 Dec 2025

Are you aged 14 to 24 and enthusiastic about protecting the environment? Join our Youth Rōpū - applications close 14 December.

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.

Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2025 by Dr Deon Swiggs, Chair Canterbury Regional Council

At 5pm today, the Government released detailed proposals to fundamentally reshape regional government across New Zealand.

Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025

Council made key leadership and committee appointments, adopted reports, and set meeting dates at its second-to-last meeting of 2025.

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.