News & events

Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2021

The Council has approved the draft Long-Term Plan 2021-31 for public consultation, with both consultation options proposing a rates rise.

Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2020 by Paula Smith, member of the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee

Paula Smith, member of the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee talks about water use across the peninsula this summer.

Date: Mon, 7 Dec 2020 by Benita Wakefield - Chair of Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee

Conservation, climate change and challenges are all common themes for Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee. Hear from the Chair as she signs off for 2020.

Date: Fri, 4 Dec 2020

Environment Canterbury Chair Jenny Hughey has welcomed the Government’s declaration of a climate emergency.

Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2020 by Kevin Brown - Chair of the Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee

Christchurch West Melton Water Zone Committee Chair Kevin Brown updates us on a four-year planting project and a spotlight on the Ōtūkaikino River.

Date: Tue, 3 Nov 2020

We have adopted the audited Annual Report for the last financial year, 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020.

Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2020 by Garrick Thorn

Garrick Thorn, member of the Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee thanks the Wainui community for attending the September 2020 committee meeting.

Date: Fri, 18 Sep 2020 by Benita Wakefield - Chair of Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee

Hear from Banks Peninsula Water Zone Committee (BPWZC) Chair Benita Wakefield, on water quality and quantity in the zone.

Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2020

Rosemary Clucas is relishing her new role as South Canterbury’s Poū Matai Kō mahinga kai facilitator. Find out how she's helping protect ancient Māori art.

Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2020

At an extraordinary meeting of Council on Friday 7 August, Dr Stefanie Rixecker was appointed to the role of Chief Executive.

Date: Thu, 23 Jul 2020 by Ted Howard - Chair of Kaikōura Water Zone Committee

Kaikōura Water Zone Committee Chair Ted Howard reflects on past projects - wetland protection, Loving the Lyell and Waiau Toa/Clarence River work.

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020

The 2020/21 Annual Plan has been formally adopted by our Council the rates have been set for the coming year.