August update: Mayoral Forum

The Mayoral Forum met at the Commodore Hotel in Christchurch on 22 August.

Agenda items included

An update from Business Canterbury on the private sector led Canterbury Ambition which centres around innovation, environment and lifestyle and identifies three priorities – investing ahead of demand, protecting and advancing Canterbury’s competitive advantage and ensuring regulation is fit for the future
A discussion on the draft Waitaha Canterbury World-stage ready Key pillars for Canterbury’s Regional Deal proposal
A progress report on the implementation of the Canterbury Climate Partnership Plan
Approval of the Waitaha Canterbury Regional Housing Strategic Plan
Updates on the April to June 2025 region wide work underway to implement the Canterbury Water Management Strategy, and support for the proposed approach for the Canterbury Regional Council to assess the future CWMS update reporting requirements, following the local government elections and establishment of local leadership groups
Preparation for the new triennium for 2026–2028, including approval of documents to brief incoming members of the Canterbury Mayoral Forum
An update from the Regional Public Service Commissioner
An update on the work of the Greater Christchurch Partnership
Discussion on the recently released Canterbury Policing proposal and a decision to meet with the Police Commissioner to discuss Canterbury councils’ concerns
Reflections on the 2022–2025 triennium and acknowledgement of members who are not standing for re-election.