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News from across the wider Canterbury region.
Christchurch City Council will propose a unitary authority inside current boundaries after rejecting a wider metro amalgamation option.
By Bulletin Newsroom · Wed, 5 August 2026
Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger and Selwyn Mayor Lydia Gliddon have landed on sharply different starting points for Canterbury's fast-moving Head Start local government reform debate, setting up a regional argument over whether growth towns should sit with Christchurch or stay inside Selwyn.
Tue, 4 August 2026
Native fish in Te Wharau Stream have survived one of Banks Peninsula's harshest recent flood tests, with new environmental DNA results giving restoration groups a stronger reason to keep investing in the catchment.
Thu, 30 July 2026
South Canterbury farmers Gemma and Hayden Barker have secured regional funding to restore part of Papaka Stream, turning a long-held farm plan into a wider water-quality and biodiversity project.
Thu, 30 July 2026
The Rolleston-City Direct bus trial will continue under Metro from 10 August, keeping a direct commuter option in place for one of greater Christchurch's fastest-growing communities while changing how the service is run.
Tue, 28 July 2026
Labour has changed its Selwyn candidate, selecting Dr Sunita Gautam after previously announced candidate Nick Moody withdrew from the electorate contest.
Mon, 27 July 2026
A bright object reported over Canterbury on Sunday evening has been identified as a meteor, after residents across the region photographed unusual streaks in the sky and sent reports to local media.
Sun, 26 July 2026
The Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust is asking Cantabrians to walk, run, ride or ski mission-inspired distances through August to help fund training and equipment for rescue helicopter crews.
Sun, 19 July 2026
Christchurch City Council has opened a public survey asking residents to rank principles that should guide any Canterbury local government reorganisation, ahead of an elected members' decision on 4 August.
Sun, 19 July 2026
The debate over the future of Pegasus golf course is heading to Parliament after a petition opposing redevelopment closed with more than 15,000 signatures.
Fri, 17 July 2026
The University of Canterbury has announced 12 new doctoral scholarship projects focused on water, covering flooding, groundwater contamination, microplastics, freshwater ecosystems and climate-linked risks.
Thu, 16 July 2026
Business Canterbury is urging local employers to look again at the skills available among jobseekers, after hosting Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston and MSD Regional Commissioner Blair McKenzie for a Chamberworks discussion.
Tue, 14 July 2026
Kaikōura has moved out of a local state of emergency and into recovery, shifting the district's flood response from immediate danger management to repairs, checks and community support.
Mon, 13 July 2026
Environment Canterbury has adopted its 2026/27 Annual Plan with a 2.4 percent rates increase and is moving Plan Change 8 toward public submissions.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Environment Canterbury is urging poultry farmers and backyard bird owners to strengthen biosecurity after H5N1 was confirmed in migratory seabirds in Western Australia.
Fri, 26 June 2026
Environment Canterbury says the Greater Christchurch Metro network review has drawn a record 11,738 responses across Christchurch, Selwyn and Waimakariri.
Thu, 25 June 2026
A Canterbury director has been banned for eight and a half years after the collapse of an employment agency that left creditors millions out of pocket.
Wed, 24 June 2026
A $62.5 million South Island schools package includes a new Lincoln South primary and extra classrooms across Canterbury.
Fri, 5 June 2026
Akaroa, Lyttelton, Sumner and New Brighton are seeing strong summer activity from locals and visitors alike.
Wed, 14 January 2026
Wineries, walks, beaches and small-town cafés are within easy reach for a low-fuss summer outing.
Sun, 11 January 2026
Growth, infrastructure, tourism and housing are set to remain the defining issues across the wider region in 2026.
Thu, 8 January 2026
NIWA's 2024 annual climate summary reported above-average annual temperatures for inland northern Canterbury and Banks Peninsula. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's
Tue, 31 December 2024
Cathay Pacific returned to Christchurch in December 2024 with increased seasonal capacity, reconnecting the South Island with Hong Kong and wider global networks. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting
Tue, 3 December 2024
Late-2024 North Canterbury regional intelligence pointed to a lift in business confidence across Waimakariri and Hurunui after a more difficult trading period. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting fo
Fri, 15 November 2024
Fire and Emergency New Zealand released its 2024 Port Hills Fire Investigation Report in September 2024, giving Canterbury more information about the blaze. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for T
Wed, 25 September 2024
Christchurch Airport recorded 6.25 million passengers in the 2024 financial year, up 10 percent on the previous year, with strong international growth. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Ch
Tue, 27 August 2024
The Canterbury Fire Plan 2024-2027 identified special fire risks including Christchurch red zones, Port Hills areas and Banks Peninsula. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bull
Mon, 22 July 2024
A 2024 agreement was designed to support the Canterbury A&P Show's future and reshape use of land connected with the event. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bulletin's 2024 a
Tue, 16 April 2024
SailGP racing in Lyttelton Harbour was disrupted after endangered Hector's dolphins entered the racecourse during the Christchurch event. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bul
Sun, 24 March 2024
The February 2024 Port Hills fire affected both Christchurch and Selwyn, with emergency declarations and a large response across the area. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch Bu
Thu, 15 February 2024
Expert commentary after the Port Hills fire pointed to hot, dry and windy late-summer conditions that increased wildfire risk in Canterbury. The story became one of the local angles worth revisiting for The Christchurch
Wed, 14 February 2024
Population growth in the southern and western edges of the city is driving new infrastructure planning.
Fri, 26 December 1969