Our plans, strategies and bylaws provide a framework of work programmes and regulations to help us manage Canterbury's natural and physical resources, setting out what we need to do and how to ensure our region runs as smoothly as it can. Use the drop-down menus below to find what you are looking for.

Our response to central government reforms

Learn how we're responding to central government reforms, including the replacement of the RMA and other policy changes shaping our region.

Resource management plans~~

Regional catchment plans

RMA section 35 monitoring summary report

Since late 2024, we have been undertaking a section 35 review of our regional planning framework. Under the Resource Management Act (RMA), Councils are to undertake a review of the efficiency and effectiveness of the framework every 5 years. In addition to fulfilling our statutory obligations, the review will also provide an important evidence base for future planning and for engaging with Central Government on current and future Resource Management reforms. This report is the first part of the process, and the full review is expected to be completed by the end of 2025.

 Download the RMA section 35 Monitoring Summary Report May 2025 (PDF file, 938.78KB)

Other plans~~

Strategies~~

Regional bylaws~~

Annual plans, long-term plans and reports~~

 Judicial review: Find recent judicial review cases and the implications they have for current and future decision-making.