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March update: Policy Forum
The Policy Forum met online on 20 March 2026.
News from the regional forums
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February update: Mayoral Forum
Canterbury Mayoral Forum meeting summary, agenda and downloads from 20 February 2026.
Mayoral Forum submission on Simplifying Local Government proposal
The Mayoral Forum does not wholly support the Simplifying Local Government proposal in its current form.
Mayoral Forum submission on Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill
The Mayoral Forum supports the government’s intent to improve resource management system.
Canterbury CDEM and Mayoral Forum submission says proposed emergency management changes not enough
Proposed changes to the emergency management system do not fully address critical challenges the Canterbury region faces.
Mayoral Forum concerned about rates cap proposal
The Mayoral Forum has expressed concern on proposal to cap rates.
March update: Policy Forum
The Policy Forum met online on 20 March 2026.
February update: Mayoral Forum
Canterbury Mayoral Forum meeting summary, agenda and downloads from 20 February 2026.
Mayoral Forum submission on Simplifying Local Government proposal
The Mayoral Forum does not wholly support the Simplifying Local Government proposal in its current form.
Mayoral Forum submission on Natural Environment Bill and Planning Bill
The Mayoral Forum supports the government’s intent to improve resource management system.