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Canterbury Climate Partnership Plan Officially Launched
Friday, 13 December 2024, 4:02 pm | Environment Canterbury
In celebrating the launch, former chair of the Climate Change Commission Dr Rod Carr says the Canterbury region is already being impacted by the changing climate. More >>
Environment Canterbury Approves Public Transport Flat-fare Trial Extension
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 7:17 pm | Environment Canterbury
The flat-fare trial was set to end on 30 June 2025 but will now run until at least February 2026. More >>
Council Urges Government To Drop Treaty Principles Bill
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 3:45 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Council has particular concerns that the Bill would negatively impact the trust and collaboration underpinning its long-standing relationship with Ngāi Tahu. More >>
Environment Canterbury Working With NZTA Over Increase Of Private Revenue Share Request For Public Transport
Friday, 29 November 2024, 4:48 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury’s current share year-to-date is 13.9 per cent. NZTA is proposing this increases to 18 per cent for this current financial year, then to 25 per cent over the 2025-26 financial year, rising again to 38 per cent in 2026-27. More >>
Marking The End Of Consent Backlog
Friday, 29 November 2024, 2:57 pm | Environment Canterbury
For context, 15 months ago we had 1225 consents that were lodged before 1 August 2023 and dating back to 2002. Now all these legacy consents have either been decided or have an action plan in place for getting to a decision. More >>
Development Of A Canterbury Regional Policy Statement Paused
Thursday, 28 November 2024, 3:36 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) councillors voted to pause the development of the Canterbury Regional Policy Statement (CRPS) until January 2026 in light of recent changes in government direction on freshwater management. More >>
National Restriction On Use Of Bike Racks On Buses To Be Implemented In Canterbury
Thursday, 7 November 2024, 1:27 pm | Environment Canterbury
The restriction has been issued by bus operators across New Zealand following a safety notice from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). More >>
Central City Roadworks To Cause Bus Delays This Weekend
Monday, 14 October 2024, 11:13 am | Environment Canterbury
Expect delays for your bus journeys into the city centre this weekend More >>
Testing Of Contactless Payment Technology Coming To Airport Bus Route
Friday, 11 October 2024, 2:33 pm | Environment Canterbury
From December 2024, customers using Christchurch’s Route 29 bus – Metro’s most direct route between Christchurch Airport and the CBD – will be able to use contactless credit and debit cards for the first time on Metro buses. More >>
Council Commits To Holistic Climate Action
Thursday, 26 September 2024, 2:51 pm | Environment Canterbury
The plan identifies 12 actions and 52 sub-actions designed to tackle the most serious climate risks to our region. With these wide-ranging actions, Environment Canterbury seeks to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change. More >>
Regional Public Transport Plan Opens For Consultation
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 11:08 am | Environment Canterbury
The draft plan contains a proposed new vision for public transport in Canterbury and outlines key priority areas such as improving our environment, growing patronage, accessibility, innovation and technology, and affordability. More >>
Celebrating Completion Of A Major Flood Recovery Project
Friday, 20 September 2024, 9:47 am | Environment Canterbury
“While our scope was to restore the resilience that existed before, on some sites we were able to mitigate the increasing challenges posed by climate change. This includes the room for rivers concept, which reduces pressure on flood protection ... More >>
New Ferry For Diamond Harbour
Friday, 13 September 2024, 12:31 pm | Environment Canterbury
The vessel can carry up to 95 customers, almost double the capacity of the other Diamond Harbour ferry, Black Diamond, which will now be used as the reserve ferry. More >>
Council Backs Its Local Ngāi Tahu Representation Act
Wednesday, 28 August 2024, 5:05 pm | Environment Canterbury
Councillors voted to keep the status quo. Chair Peter Scott will now send a letter to the Minister, informing him of Council’s decision. More >>
On A Roll – Record Post-earthquake Bus Patronage For Greater Christchurch
Thursday, 22 August 2024, 12:08 pm | Environment Canterbury
Metro’s Greater Christchurch network has superseded a former post-earthquake patronage record – with nearly 14.5 million passenger trips taken in the 2023-24 Financial Year. More >>
Celebrating Our Acceleration Into Our Electric Future
Tuesday, 23 July 2024, 2:07 pm | Environment Canterbury
“Our urban bus fleet is now 26% electric. To have 21 more buses connecting people across Greater Christchurch every day, with zero emissions, is progress that I'm really proud of,”: Vicky Southworth More >>
Council Locks In Long-Term Plan: $337m Investment In First Year
Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 4:49 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has approved its work plan and budget for the next 10 years, committing to a $337 million work programme next year. More >>
Timaru To Lead The Way In Innovative Public Transport Payments
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 1:46 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury is to be the first region in Aotearoa to benefit from seamless, convenient public transport payments. The country’s much anticipated new National Ticketing Solution (NTS) is launching here first, starting with MyWay by Metro services in ... More >>
Funding Boost For Canterbury Flood Protection Projects
Saturday, 1 June 2024, 1:25 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) is welcoming Central Government support from Budget 2024 for flood management measures in the region. More >>
Canterbury Regional Council Makes Key Decisions On 10-year Plan
Friday, 24 May 2024, 5:31 pm | Environment Canterbury
After two days of deliberations, Councillors have agreed on key components of a 10-year workplan and budget for the three core services the Council is responsible for: Environmental Regulation and Protection, Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards, and Public ... More >>
