Council decisions from 26 August 2026 covered wilding pine control, local government reform, regional spatial planning and public transport.
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Sign up for the latest newsWinter grazing monitoring flights show South Canterbury farmers are making positive progress, while identifying opportunities for further improvement.
A Ngāti Wheke field crew cleared invasive gorse from Te Ahu Pātiki on Banks Peninsula, helping protect rare plants and wetland habitat.
$521,733 in DOC funding will support three years of pest control and biodiversity monitoring at Muriwai o Whata Coopers Lagoon near Southbridge.
Whānau, community groups and partners are restoring native habitat at Kaitorete Spit, supporting a long-term vision to heal and rejuvenate the whenua.
Route 110, Aranui's new trial Metro bus service, starts on 31 August 2026, connecting New Brighton and The Palms. View stops, fares and trial information.
Canterbury generates 15.3% of New Zealand’s goods exports but received 5.5% of land transport funding. We’re calling for smarter, fairer transport investment.
New and returning members of our Biosecurity Advisory Groups will help shape pest management and identify emerging issues across Canterbury.
Environment Canterbury says essential regional services and Ngāi Tahu partnerships must be protected through the Head Start local government reforms.
Spring might still be around the corner, but now is the time for Canterbury landowners to start planning their annual nassella tussock control work.
Join volunteer planting days and park clean-ups across Canterbury Regional Parks this winter. Find upcoming events, locations and how to get involved.
Environmental DNA testing revealed native fish survived February's devastating flood in Te Wharau Stream, offering hope for the stream's biodiversity.