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Available for interviews, commentary and speaking engagements on governance, water and climate.
Available for interviews, commentary and speaking engagements on governance, water and climate.
A selection of recent media coverage and public commentary, newest first.
Video interview with the latest on Canterbury reform and council decisions.
The Press · Sep 2026Chair responds to the Environment Select Committee's report on the bills that will replace the Resource Management Act.
Deon Swiggs / Facebook · Aug 2026Pushes back on coverage of consent delays, following questions from across the region.
ECan statement · Aug 2026On what the proposed reforms mean for flood protection, public transport, biosecurity and Ngāi Tahu partnerships.
Deon Swiggs / Facebook · Jul 2026Quick video wrap-up of the Environment Canterbury Council meeting.
Chris Lynch Media · May 2026Accepts that elected regional councils will not survive the Government's sweeping local body shake-up, and sets out what needs to be protected in what replaces them.
Star News / LDR · May 2026Questions whether central government needs to slow its pace of local government reform, following a meeting with DIA chief executive Paul James.
ECan op-ed · Jan 2026Op-ed on the Government's Simplifying Local Government proposal â arguing reform should build regional capability, not remove it.
GlobalNxt Alumni Talks · Jan 2026Invited alumni address drawing on DBA research and council experience to talk through governing well amid constant change.
Star News · Dec 2025On the Government's replacement for the Resource Management Act, and staying alert to unintended consequences in new legislation.
ECan statement · Nov 2025Initial response to the Government's detailed proposals to fundamentally reshape regional government across New Zealand.
Star News / RNZ · Nov 2025Recognises the current model is “unsustainable” but warns the plan to scrap regional councillors will reshape how Canterbury manages its environment.
Star News · Oct 2025Elected unopposed as Chair of Environment Canterbury, pledging to unite rural and urban interests at the table.
Farmers Weekly · Oct 2025Second-term councillor unanimously elected Chair of Environment Canterbury.
Chris Lynch Media · Jun 2025As Deputy Chair, delivers a blunt warning that any move to strip regional government of its powers risks weakening Canterbury's voice.
Coverage list updated periodically — links open the original publisher's site.
Recent interviews and speeches on local government reform, freshwater and resilience.
On the Government's local government reform agenda and what it means for Canterbury.
On taking up office as a Christchurch City Councillor for the West Ward.
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