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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Metro’s Greater Christchurch network has superseded a former post-earthquake patronage record – with nearly 14.5 million passenger trips taken in the 2023-24 Financial Year.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 >>
Emissions Inventory A First For Canterbury
Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 5:08 pm | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has published the first greenhouse gas emissions inventory report for Waitaha/Canterbury. The full report is available on the Getting to Net Zero webpage . The report analyses the greenhouse gas emissions ... More >>
Rolling Out Next-stop Information On Metro Buses
Monday, 22 April 2024, 2:40 pm | Environment Canterbury
Next-stop information is beginning to be rolled out on Metro buses in Greater Christchurch this week. This information allows customers to easily see the next three stops and how far away they are, from the comfort of their seat. More >>
Metro's New Onboard Customer Support Team
Monday, 15 April 2024, 11:43 am | Environment Canterbury
The customer support officers will travel on different routes across the Metro network and will work closely with drivers and customers to provide the best possible travelling experience. More >>
Ingenuity Enables Fish Travel Through Flood Protection Structures
Thursday, 28 March 2024, 2:50 pm | Environment Canterbury
More than a dozen vital flood protection structures in our waterways, such as weirs and culverts, now have improved fish passage. Thanks to central government co-funding, we have been able to remediate these structures so fish can access more of our waterways, ... More >>
Fare Not, Canterbury!
Tuesday, 26 March 2024, 11:44 am | Environment Canterbury
Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) is reassuring customers its Metro fares will mostly stay the same, including its $2 Greater Christchurch flat fare trial, following the government’s changes to its Community Connect concessions ... More >>
Yacht Aground Near Diamond Harbour
Thursday, 21 March 2024, 1:22 pm | Environment Canterbury
In the early evening of Wednesday 20 March, the Harbourmaster’s Office at Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) was notified of a recreational yacht aground near Pāua-o-Hinekotau Head, west of Te Waipapa/Diamond Harbour. All five crew were ... More >>
SailGP Back On Our Shores Soon – Public Transport And HMO Reminders
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 10:04 am | Environment Canterbury
Lyttelton Harbour/Whakaraupō is again set to host the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix (SailGP), on 23 and 24 March. Around 22,000 ticket holders are expected to attend the event this year, with a watch party set to take place on The Terrace in the city ... More >>
Increased Action - Or Cost Savings? Tell Us What You Think
Wednesday, 13 March 2024, 1:27 pm | Environment Canterbury
We’ve laid out the options, now it’s over to you. That’s the message from Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) Chair Peter Scott, as consultation begins on Council’s 10-year work plan and budget. “Councillors and staff have ... More >>
