News & events

Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2026 by by Chair of Canterbury Regional Council, Dr Deon Swiggs

Have your say on Canterbury’s public transport network review. Share your feedback to help shape future Metro services. Consultation closes 24 June 2026.

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: 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: Wed, 1 Apr 2026 by Chair of Canterbury Regional Council, Dr Deon Swiggs

Have your say on Environment Canterbury’s Annual Plan. Join a Cuppa and Kōrero session or share feedback online to help shape services and investment.

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: Wed, 4 Feb 2026 by Chair of Canterbury Regional Council, Dr Deon Swiggs

Stench from Christchurch's Wastewater Treatment Plant continues to affect communities. We have told Christchurch City Council to take action.

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, 19 Dec 2025 by Dr Deon Swiggs, Chair Environment Canterbury

The next three months will test Waitaha Canterbury's governance like nothing we've seen in decades. Environment Canterbury Chair Dr Deon Swiggs tells us more.

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, 25 Sep 2025 by Canterbury Regional Council Chair, Craig Pauling

Read Chair Craig Pauling's letter to the Minister for the Environment, requesting the government reviews the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality.

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2025

Read about key decisions from the latest council meeting on Wednesday, 27 August 2025.