Chatham Islands Council will hold an Extraordinary Meeting on 2 September 2026 to consider the formal appointment of the Chief Executive of the Chatham Islands.
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Sign up for the latest newsCouncil decisions from 26 August 2026 covered wilding pine control, local government reform, regional spatial planning and public transport.
Environment Canterbury says essential regional services and Ngāi Tahu partnerships must be protected through the Head Start local government reforms.
Environment Canterbury reviews RMA reform bills, backing efficiency gains but warning of lost regional voice, environmental risk, and unclear costs before laws
Chatham Islands Council is seeking applications for the role of Chief Executive.
Councillors adopted the 2026/27 Annual Plan with a 2.4% rates rise and voted to publicly notify Plan Change 8, opening submissions from 4 July to 4 August.
Councillors discussed fish screen concerns, local government reform, staff wellbeing and governance updates at May’s Council meeting.
Environment Canterbury Chair Dr Deon Swiggs shares Canterbury’s perspective on local government reform, regional delivery, and protecting local voice.
We join the maritime community in recognising International Women in Maritime Day. Meet seven of the wahine looking after our coastal and marine environment.
April’s Canterbury Regional Council meeting covered wallaby control funding, a central Christchurch land sale, and public concerns raised in the forum.
Environment Canterbury Councillors adopted the Draft Annual Plan 2026/27, approved governance agreements and agreed to sell surplus assets.
Find out how Environment Canterbury delivered key transport, water quality, governance and financial outcomes in late 2025.