... Atawhai has the primary statutory responsibility for the management of indigenous species, the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement (CRPS) sets out our Resource Management Act (RMA) responsibilities...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/your-region/plans-strategies-and-bylaws/what-we-know/biodiversity/regional-roles-and-policiesEarlier this week, I wrote to the Minister for the Environment, requesting a review of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality as part of central government’s work programme on resource...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2025/council-requests-a-review-of-national-air-quality-standardsRepresentatives of Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) and Papatipu Rūnanga within Waitaha Canterbury signed an updated Tuia Agreement on Friday 5 December, committing to working...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/council-reaffirms-our-tuia-agreement-committing-to-working-well-togetherThe Canterbury Regional Council's draft Annual Plan 2023/24 can now be viewed, with feedback open until 3 April. The plan sets out how much we will need in rates from the region's ratepayers. It also...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2023/community-feedback-now-open-on-draft-annual-planTimaru's MyWay by Metro on-demand public transport service has been made permanent. The service was first introduced in June 2020 and now forms part of our continuous programme for public transport...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/timarus-myway-service-is-here-to-stayStarting on Saturday 2 November, a temporary night-time bike rack usage restriction will be placed on all Metro buses in Greater Christchurch. This follows a safety notice issued by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). ...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2024/temporary-restriction-on-bike-rack-usage-at-night-to-be-put-in-place-on-busesOur Council has packed a lot into 2024, and I have a feeling next year will be no different.
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/stories/2024/thats-a-wrap-a-year-of-partnerships-plans-and-pivoting... in future phases. More details will be shared closer to the rollout date, as well as being posted to Metro’s website and Facebook page. Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) Chair Craig...
https://www.ecan.govt.nz/get-involved/news-and-events/2025/credit-and-debit-card-payments-coming-to-metro-buses-this-year... received before hearings were held in late April. Councillors were deliberating last week, before a final decision is made in June. Public transport COVID-19 has continued to have an impact...
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