Updates

  • Victoria Henstock appointed Deputy Mayor

    The appointment was announced during the inaugural Council meeting held today at Tūranga, where the Mayor and Councillors were officially sworn in for the 2025–2028 triennium. “This is a great opportunity for Victoria to take a step up and work alongside me as Deputy Mayor for the term,” Mayor Phil Mauger said.  “I think we…

  • Green light for Christchurch's water delivery plan

    The Department of Internal Affairs signed off on Christchurch City Council’s Water Services Delivery Plan, as part of the Government’s Local Water Done Well reforms. The plan sets out how the city will sustainably deliver and fund water services over the next 10 years.   It confirms the Council will retain in-house control of drinking…

  • Behind the scenes at the Gallery with new exhibition

    Living Archives delves into the Gallery’s collection and archives, charting personal stories about art and history in Aotearoa. The exhibition explores how trends, taste, technology, politics and social norms have shaped record-keeping, and thereby how we remember and think about the past. Ngataiharuru Taepa Te Mahara 2018. Oxides and acrylic on wood. Collection of Christchurch…

  • Love your backyard? Here’s how to enjoy it without the smoke

    Love your backyard? Here’s how to enjoy it without the smoke The weather’s heating up, but that doesn’t mean your fire should! In most parts of Christchurch, lighting your fire pit or brazier for warmth or ambience isn’t allowed. Under the Canterbury Air Regional Plan, using fire pits, chimineas, and braziers is generally not permitted…

  • Free wetland restoration workshop to be held in Glenavy

    Free wetland restoration workshop to be held in Glenavy Join Dr Rebecca Eivers in Glenavy for a hands-on wetlands restoration workshop. Learn how to create, restore, and manage farm-scale wetlands. Workshop details Date: Friday 7 November 2025 Time: 9am to 5pm Location: Glenavy Hall, 3 Innes Street, Glenavy Register: Contact our land management advisor Jess Cochrane…

  • New leadership for the Canterbury Regional Council

    New leadership for the Canterbury Regional Council Canterbury Regional Council (Environment Canterbury) has confirmed its new Chair and Deputy Chair, beginning a new leadership term focused on collaboration and sustainable outcomes for Waitaha Canterbury. Chair and deputy chair appointed Source link