Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) official website

Date: Tue, 17 Feb 2026

A state of emergency has been declared for Banks Peninsula due to flooding, slips and power outages. Get safety advice, flood warnings and cleanup guidance.

Date: Wed, 11 Feb 2026 by Dr Deon Swiggs - Chair, Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury)

Environment Canterbury responds to government reforms, calling for locally led governance, phased transition, and decisions made at the right level.