News & events

Date: Fri, 5 Dec 2025

The Tuia Agreement signifies a shared commitment between the region’s Papatipu Rūnanga and Canterbury Regional Council.

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: 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: Wed, 20 Aug 2025

United efforts are restoring Te Waihora’s health and mana through Whakaora Te Waihora, a collaborative programme of cultural and ecological projects.

Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2025

We have confirmed the nominations for those who will be standing in the 2025 local election.

Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2025

Birds known for their mythical status are taking refuge at a newly restored wetland around Aotearoa’s largest lagoon.

Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2025

Contractors spent the morning using diggers and bulldozers to open Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere to the sea.

Date: Thu, 8 May 2025

Te Waihora is open to the sea following a successful attempt to open the lake on Monday, 5 May.

Date: Fri, 2 May 2025

A joint decision was made to open the lake when conditions were suitable. We have now started the process of opening Te Waihora to the sea.

Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2025

Thousands of tuna (eel) trying to migrate to the sea were stranded at Te Waihora/Lake Ellesmere last week.

Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2025

The Iongairo project launches new interactive seafloor maps, revealing the hidden depths of Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū/Banks Peninsula

Date: Mon, 10 Feb 2025

The Whakaora Te Waikēkēwai constructed wetland project, Te Repo o Papatahora, celebrates a key milestone as ground is broken this month.