Environment Canterbury

Mid-Canterbury/Ōpākihi 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 Mid-Canterbury/Ōpākihi 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.

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  • Consider the economic and social consequences of our water, environmental and planning policies and weigh up their cost benefit.

    Invest in river management infrastructure so that roads and bridges can remain open in extreme weather events ensuring connectivity.

    Have better plans that give greater certainty to consenting outcomes.

  • Consider the economic and social consequences of our water, environmental and planning policies and weigh up their cost benefit.

    Invest in river management infrastructure so that roads and bridges can remain open in extreme weather events ensuring connectivity.

    Have better plans that give greater certainty to consenting outcomes.