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Flood Risk Is Real, And It's Growing
Thursday, 9 July 2026, 4:22 pm | Environment Canterbury
States of emergency were declared this week in Waitaki and Kaikōura, with homes evacuated and major routes including State Highway 1 closed. More >>
Canterbury Leaders Gather To Discuss Future Of Local Government
Thursday, 2 July 2026, 4:46 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury Chair Dr Deon Swiggs said the day was focused on building knowledge and supporting informed decision-making. More >>
Public Transport Network Review Consultation Comes To A Close
Friday, 26 June 2026, 1:43 pm | Environment Canterbury
Around three-quarters of responses came from people and organisations based in Christchurch City and the remainder were from Selwyn District (over 1,300) and Waimakariri District (over 900). More >>
Reducing Barriers To Infrastructure, While Continuing To Protect The Environment
Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 6:00 pm | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury intends to publicly notify the proposed Plan Change on 4 July. Submissions will be open until 4 August 2026. More >>
Aranui’s New Trial Bus Service Will Connect Communities To New Brighton And The Palms Shopping Centre
Monday, 22 June 2026, 11:43 am | Environment Canterbury
More than 870 submissions were received over a two-week consultation on the trial route’s destination. 64% of respondents voted for The Palms as the destination for the new service. More >>
Time Is Running Out To Have Your Say On The Future Of Public Transport
Wednesday, 17 June 2026, 3:34 pm | Environment Canterbury
The review will inform improvements to Metro bus and ferry services over the next decade (2027-37), and feedback from the community will play a key role in shaping those decisions. More >>
Have Your Say On The Future Of Public Transport
Wednesday, 13 May 2026, 11:43 am | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) is inviting residents to give feedback on the Metro bus and ferry services across Christchurch and parts of Waimakariri and Selwyn. More >>
Don’t Rely On Metro’s Regular Routes To Take You Home From Six60 + SYNTHONY
Friday, 8 May 2026, 9:47 am | Environment Canterbury
Metro’s regular bus routes are very limited at 11pm, when the concert is set to finish, meaning concertgoers shouldn’t rely on these for their travel home. These services also conclude by 12.20am. More >>
Regional Functions Safeguarded
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 3:28 pm | Environment Canterbury
For regions that are not part of the Head Start pathway, district and city councils will continue through to the 2028 elections. More >>
Prepare For Disruptions To Metro Routes Over The Anzac Long Weekend
Friday, 24 April 2026, 11:02 am | Environment Canterbury
The Metro network will operate to normal timetables with no additional capacity, and routes servicing the Bus Interchange may experience high demand, particularly after large events. More >>
Motu Move Reaches One Million Tags In Less Than Six Months
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 3:14 pm | Environment Canterbury
Public Transport Core Service Lead Councillor Joe Davies says that the milestone shows how many people are already enjoying the ease of using contactless payments. More >>
Funding Boost Accelerates Wallaby Containment Efforts In Canterbury
Thursday, 23 April 2026, 10:24 am | Environment Canterbury
South Canterbury/Ōtuhituhi Councillor Nick Ward has seen the huge infestations of Wallabies firsthand and said they are one of the most significant biosecurity threats facing Waitaha Canterbury. More >>
New Aranui Bus Trial: To Eastgate Or The Palms?
Monday, 20 April 2026, 11:08 am | Environment Canterbury
The survey will be open for two weeks, closing on Sunday 3 May 2026. More >>
Disruptions To Some Metro Services On Wednesday 22 April
Wednesday, 15 April 2026, 12:30 pm | Environment Canterbury
Customers should be aware some trips may end at the city bus interchange from around 9am as drivers prepare to attend the meeting. More >>
Timaru MyWay By Metro To Go Fully Electric
Friday, 10 April 2026, 1:34 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Regional Council Public Transport Core Service Lead Councillor Joe Davies said it’s exciting to have the new electric vehicles joining the MyWay network. More >>
Event Direct By Metro Bookings Live For Super Round 2026
Tuesday, 31 March 2026, 11:04 am | Environment Canterbury
The new pre-booked shuttle service will pick customers up from 11 different locations around Christchurch, taking them directly to Latimer Square and Ara, both short walks from One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. More >>
Expensive Fuel? Catch The Bus!
Monday, 23 March 2026, 10:00 am | Environment Canterbury
Public transport is already funded in part through rates and taxes, using it more helps make the most of that investment, Chair Swiggs said. More >>
Event Direct By Metro – What To Expect If You Shuttle To Events At One New Zealand Stadium At Te Kaha
Tuesday, 10 March 2026, 3:38 pm | Environment Canterbury
Event Direct by Metro is a pre-booked shuttle bus service which picks up customers from 11 different locations around Christchurch, taking them directly to Latimer Square and Ara, both short walks from One New Zealand Stadium at Te Kaha. More >>
Draft Annual Plan: Have Your Say On Regional Priorities
Friday, 27 February 2026, 4:32 pm | Environment Canterbury
Deputy Chair Cr Iaean Cranwell said the council had taken a careful approach to keep costs down while maintaining core services. More >>
Metro Welcomes Its First Electric Double-Decker Bus – The Lightest In The Country!
Friday, 27 February 2026, 3:54 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) Chair Dr Deon Swiggs is thrilled to welcome this innovative new bus to our fleet. More >>
