Why this town's lake is causing a stink
Why this town's lake is causing a stink
It might sound idyllic to live beside a lake, but for the residents of this Canterbury town it is anything but.
David Hill
Christian schools expanding
Canterbury Christian schools get green light to expand
Planning has started for new buildings at two Canterbury Christian schools following approval to grow their rolls.
ECan chair rebuffs Government’s directive to stop planning
ECan chair rebuffs Government’s directive to stop planning
Councils have been urged "not to stop the planning" despite the government saying plan changes are a waste of ratepayers' money.
Seymour admits regulations contribute to rates
'People are angry with you': Seymour admits regulations contribute to ‘enormous rate rises’
In his speech to local government leaders in Christchurch on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour says there is no policy for local government reform - yet.
Councils ‘blindsided’ by Govt decision
'Unintended impacts': Councils ‘blindsided’ by decision to halt planning work
Christchurch city councillor Sara Templeton says "the top-down approach from central government at the moment has had multiple unintended impacts".
Excitement builds for community centre
Excitement builds for community centre
The residents of a small Canterbury township are getting excited as their promised $5.3m community centre development draws closer.
Who will pay to protect communities from flooding?
Who will pay to protect communities from flooding?
Canterbury councils want to know who pays for preparing for climate change as major storms and flooding threaten local communities.
Vatican Observatory director to visit Canterbury
Vatican Observatory director to visit Canterbury
A leading astronomy expert is set to visit Canterbury next month.
Bailey bridge considered for flood-prone Canterbury stream
Bailey bridge considered for flood-prone Canterbury stream
A Bailey bridge, commonly used as a temporary structure or in emergencies, is one option being considered to give residents more reliable road access.
WW2-type bridge considered for flood-prone stream
WW2-type bridge considered for flood-prone Canterbury stream
A bailey bridge, commonly used as temporary structures or in emergencies, is one option being considered to give residents more reliable road access.
South Island Assembly could lobby Govt for 'a better deal'
South Island Assembly could lobby Govt for 'a better deal'
A South Island Assembly formed to lobby central Government was one of the suggestions discussed at an Environment Canterbury workshop.
ECan to debate future of local government
ECan to debate future of local government
ECan will hold a workshop today to debate possible new models for regional government after comments from the PM suggesting regional councils could be abolished.
Proposed Oxford landfill to have day in court
Proposed Oxford landfill to have day in court
A proposed landfill in North Canterbury will finally have its day in court.
Proposed Canterbury landfill on hold
Proposed Canterbury landfill on hold
An application for a proposed managed fill landfill in Canterbury has been put on hold.
Talk of axing regional councils 'unhelpful' - ECan chair
Talk of axing regional councils 'unhelpful' - ECan chair
Environment Canterbury's chairperson says he's open to talking about the future of regional councils, but the current chatter is unhelpful.
Council buys land for $3.8m
Canterbury council buys land for $3.8m
A $3.8 million block of land has been bought by the Hurunui District Council in the face of the growing risk of sea level rise to its beach communities.
Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes
Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes in Canterbury
Land for up to 17,000 new homes in the Waimakariri district will be unlocked - but there is no room for an 850-home development at Ohoka.
Council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes
Canterbury council unlocks land for up to 17,000 homes
Land for up to 17,000 new homes in the Waimakariri district will be unlocked - but there is no room for an 850-home development at Ohoka.
Govt planning rules could 'override the community'
Govt planning rules could 'override the community'
New planning rules proposed by the Government could override community aspirations, says a Canterbury council boss.
Proposed adrenaline ride still in limbo
Hanmer’s proposed adrenaline ride still in limbo
There is hope a proposed Hanmer Springs flyride will still go ahead, despite a three-year delay and rising costs.