Environment Canterbury

Collaborate with central government to assist farming, forestry and fishery sectors to restore ecosystems with jobs in regenerative practices.

Protect natural resources for quality of life and sustainable economic well-being for all present and future Cantabrians.

Safeguard strategic assets, such as ports, Christchurch bus interchange and airports, from being sold off or leased to foreign companies.

Acknowledge that farming is a vital part of the Canterbury economy as it is about the environment, not ideology.

Have fair and transparent management of the environment so people can invest in confidence.

Maintain effective flood protection infrastructure.

Build South Island unity to demand central government more fairly invest in the Super South for rail transport, head offices and ecosanctuaries.

Reinstate jobs for nature, ensure living wages for all and transition to a sustainable, circular economy.

Stop sale of controlling shares in strategic assets and enable acquisition and construction of services to prevent profits going overseas.

Invest in flood protection upgrades for industrial precincts to safeguard jobs, lower insurance risk and prevent costly business downtime.

Partner with industry and tertiary providers to deliver skills pipelines in transport, water and climate jobs, prioritising local youth.

Streamline resource consents with clear timeframes, online tracking and risk-based audits to cut costs and delays for compliant projects.