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What Does The Future Look Like For Local Government?

Wednesday, 9 July 2025, 3:22 pm | Environment Canterbury

“Significant local government and resource management reform has been on Government agendas for some time. As a Council we agree that the current structure and funding for local government needs work.” More >>

Environment Canterbury Adopts Annual Plan 2025/26 After Strong Public Feedback

Wednesday, 25 June 2025, 4:48 pm | Environment Canterbury

The plan sets out the council’s priorities and budget for the coming financial year, with a sharpened focus on public transport, resource consent fees, and community support. More >>

Timaru's MyWay Service Is Here To Stay

Tuesday, 13 May 2025, 1:46 pm | Environment Canterbury

The MyWay fleet will be zero-emissions, excluding when spare vehicles are required, with improved emissions vehicles that will be used for the school and Temuka routes, Chair Pauling said. More >>

Bike Racks Are Back For All Of Canterbury, For All Hours!

Friday, 9 May 2025, 11:09 am | Environment Canterbury

A safety notice issued by NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) in October last year determined that the way some bus models are fitted with bike racks can partially obscure headlights. Solution: Additional lights installed on the buses that require ... More >>

New Greater Christchurch Metro Fares To Come Into Effect In July

Wednesday, 30 April 2025, 1:56 pm | Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury Chair Craig Pauling said today’s decision was about the timing for when new fares would come into effect, after the decision to increase fares was made by Council last year. More >>

Metro Bike Racks Back In Operation For Daytime Use From Wednesday 16 April

Friday, 11 April 2025, 3:15 pm | Environment Canterbury

The exact timings of the night-time restrictions will vary from month to month to maximise the time available to customers that take their bikes on the buses – these can be viewed on this webpage. More >>

Explore The Seafloor: New Interactive Maps Launched In Akaroa

Wednesday, 26 March 2025, 2:12 pm | Environment Canterbury

Iongairo is a partnership between papatipu rūnanga of Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū, the Department of Conservation, and Environment Canterbury, with the University of Otago serving as the project’s science partner. More >>

Council Invites Feedback On Bus Options And Consent Fees

Friday, 28 February 2025, 4:40 pm | Environment Canterbury

The draft plan proposes a 9.9 per cent increase in revenue from rates, compared to the current year. This is lower than the 15.5 per cent rise that was signalled in the Long-Term Plan 2024-34. More >>

Plan Change 7 And The Canterbury Land And Water Regional Plan Are Now Fully Operative

Thursday, 27 February 2025, 6:37 pm | Environment Canterbury

To recap, Plan Change 7 has been partially operative since September 2023, at which time there was one outstanding appeal. The Council decision follows on from the resolution of that final appeal against Plan Change 7 in December 2024. More >>

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 >>