August update: Mayoral Forum

The Mayoral Forum met at the Commodore Hotel in Christchurch on 28 August 2026

Agenda Items included

A presentation from CEs representing the 11 Canterbury Water Supply Schemes
A short discussion on Local Government reform, noting that we are waiting for Central Government decisions
Waitaha Canterbury Regional Spatial Planning and a discussion on the proposed Committee make-up
An update on the Waitaha Canterbury Regional Investment Prospectus
An update on the Canterbury Water Management Strategy, local leadership groups and a future review pending further clarity on local government and resource management reform
A discussion on the strategic review of the Canterbury Climate Partnership Plan and the decision to proceed with a balanced delivery approach for year 3 of the Plan
Approval of the Regional Energy Strategic Framework, a key action in the Canterbury Regional Energy Workstream and endorsement of the overall direction of the draft Regional Energy Action Plan
An update on the Before the Deluge 3.0 business case to support long-term Crown co-investment in national flood risk resilience and the importance of ongoing advocacy for this investment from Central Government
Receipt of a report prepared by Te Uru Kahika on Regional and unitary council biosecurity interventions and in particular the positive impact of this investment for primary industries
A proposed approach to pre- and post election engagement with Central Government