News & events

Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2026

Chatham Islands Council is seeking applications for the role of Chief Executive.

Date: Fri, 26 Jun 2026

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.

Date: Thu, 28 May 2026

Councillors discussed fish screen concerns, local government reform, staff wellbeing and governance updates at May’s Council meeting.

Date: Wed, 20 May 2026 by Dr Deon Swiggs, Chair, Canterbury Regional Council

Environment Canterbury Chair Dr Deon Swiggs shares Canterbury’s perspective on local government reform, regional delivery, and protecting local voice.

Date: Mon, 18 May 2026

We join the maritime community in recognising International Women in Maritime Day. Meet seven of the wahine looking after our coastal and marine environment.

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: 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: 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, 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.