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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 >>
Canterbury Regional Council Issues Abatement Notice For Treatment Plant Stench
Friday, 27 February 2026, 11:51 am | Environment Canterbury
Environment Canterbury has received more than 4,500 reports from the community describing a putrid, sewage-like smell that has been placing significant strain on residents across East and Central Ōtautahi Christchurch since late January 2026. More >>
Canterbury Mayoral Forum Submits On Simplifying Local Government Proposal
Monday, 23 February 2026, 6:51 pm | Environment Canterbury
In its submission, the Forum agrees that an evidence-led approach to determine how functions are delivered across Canterbury is timely and has the potential to deliver benefits for communities and ratepayers. More >>
Recovery Work To Begin At Akaroa Vessel Site
Tuesday, 10 February 2026, 12:45 pm | Environment Canterbury
Regional On-Scene Commander, Emma Parr, said safety will remain the top priority throughout the operation. More >>
Canterbury Mayoral Forum Concerned About Rates Cap Proposal
Monday, 9 February 2026, 8:57 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Mayoral Forum will also submit on the Planning Bill, Natural Environment Bill, Simplifying Local Government, and the Emergency Management Bill later this month. More >>
Nīkau Palm Valley Bay Vessel Incident Update
Sunday, 1 February 2026, 5:46 pm | Environment Canterbury
Following yesterday’s incident involving the Black Cat vessel at Nīkau Palm Valley Bay, Akaroa, our teams remain on site today progressing the response and overseeing a safe recovery plan. Initial assessments undertaken this morning show the vessel ... More >>
Delays Expected To Bus Routes 8, 27 And 125 In Early January
Tuesday, 16 December 2025, 2:03 pm | Environment Canterbury
The Christchurch City Council-led works include the installation of new traffic signals and upgrades to stormwater and water supply pipes on Harewood Road. More >>
