News & events

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020

The 2020/21 Annual Plan has been formally adopted by our Council the rates have been set for the coming year.

Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2020

We are supporting industry initiatives to ensure farmers follow good winter grazing practice and if needed, seek advice as early as possible.

Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2020

New aerial photography of the Ashburton, Banks Peninsula, Mackenzie and Timaru districts has been captured as part of a collection that dates back 100 years.

Date: Thu, 4 Jun 2020

Fares will be reintroduced on public transport services from Monday 15 June 2020. Metrocards will be provided free during June.

Date: Wed, 3 Jun 2020

Our very own Peter Ramsden has received a Queen's Birthday Honour and has become a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Date: Thu, 28 May 2020

On 28 May, the Government announced its Action for Healthy Waterways package. Our Chair, Jenny Hughey, acknowledges the efforts involved.

Date: Thu, 14 May 2020

Environment Canterbury became the first Council in New Zealand to make a climate emergency declaration a year ago this Saturday (16 May).

Date: Wed, 13 May 2020

Metro is supporting those returning to work or school at Alert Level 2 with the Link and Temuka services at regular timetables, along with MyWay by Metro.

Date: Mon, 11 May 2020

Three new wilding pine projects in Canterbury and a $2M funding boost, will help tackle the problem and create 50 jobs for those hit by the fallout of COVID-19.

Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2020

Nitrate contamination in waterways is cause for concern for everyone in Canterbury.

Date: Fri, 24 Apr 2020

Resource consent applications submitted by Fulton Hogan Limited to operate a new quarry ("Roydon Quarry") west of Templeton township have been granted.

Date: Wed, 22 Apr 2020

Waste management is primarily the responsibility of your local district council throughout the different COVID-19 alert levels.