Environment Canterbury

Christchurch North East/Ōrei Constituency
Environment Canterbury is the regional council for Canterbury. It makes decisions about managing resources in the region, such as air, water, soil and the coastline. It also carries out plant and pest control, helps prepare for natural disasters, and is involved in regional transport. The council is made up of up to 16 councillors. 14 councillors are elected to represent constituencies (areas in the region), including two councillors from the Christchurch North East/Ōrei constituency. Up to two councillors can be appointed by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu. This is a first past the post (FPP) election, so you vote by ticking the name of your preferred candidate on your ballot paper. Compare the candidates and their policies to decide who to vote for in the Environment Canterbury election.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

Transport

Helping communities get from A to B is a key responsibility of local government, from making sure the buses run on time to providing car parking and walking and cycling paths. Whether public transport is the responsibility of the regional or local council depends on where you are in the country. Local councils also own 87% of New Zealand’s roads.

  • For low fares, accessible routes and a commitment to a mass rapid transit system, including rail, for greater Christchurch and Canterbury.

  • Provide real transport choices by ensuring public transport is frequent, affordable, convenient and safe.

    Consider social equity in public transport planning, so those least able to pay increasing petrol prices are prioritised for improved public transport.

    Promote ultra-local consultation and engagement on public transport planning to address different needs and different barriers to uptake.

  • Utilise the existing rail network for affordable intra-regional public transport.

    Ensure our target of 100 percent more freight on rail is met by working with Kiwirail and other freight operators.

    Create a multimodal public transport network using rail, buses and linked active modes for better health, congestion and environmental outcomes.

  • For low fares, accessible routes and a commitment to a mass rapid transit system, including rail, for greater Christchurch and Canterbury.

  • Provide real transport choices by ensuring public transport is frequent, affordable, convenient and safe.

    Consider social equity in public transport planning, so those least able to pay increasing petrol prices are prioritised for improved public transport.

    Promote ultra-local consultation and engagement on public transport planning to address different needs and different barriers to uptake.

  • Utilise the existing rail network for affordable intra-regional public transport.

    Ensure our target of 100 percent more freight on rail is met by working with Kiwirail and other freight operators.

    Create a multimodal public transport network using rail, buses and linked active modes for better health, congestion and environmental outcomes.