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News from across the wider Canterbury region.
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.
By Bulletin Newsroom · 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