Reporting our progress to the community
We want to understand your expectations about reporting and how we can show that we are delivering on the areas we are responsible for.
As the regional council for Waitaha/Canterbury, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land.
Our Long-Term Plan 2024-34 outlines our activities and budget for the next 10 years. It shows how we plan to deliver on community priorities and address key issues affecting the region. The Long-Term Plan impacts everyone who lives and works in Waitaha.
Our responsibilities include:
- Setting the regulatory framework
Providing authorisations (consents) and ensuring compliance in line with the framework
Responding to pollution events
Leading collective efforts to prevent, reduce or eliminate pests
Partnering to protect and enhance indigenous biodiversity and mahinga kai
Collecting and sharing high quality data, information and advice
Providing resources to support local action
Building and maintaining flood and river resilience
Providing a flood warning and advisory service
Providing data and information on contaminated land and natural hazards
Enabling Civil Defence and Emergency Management support and leadership
Regulating and promoting navigation safety in ports, harbours, rivers and lakes
Providing bus and ferry services
Providing Total Mobility funding and support for Community Vehicle Trusts.
Not part of Te Kōrari?
Te Kōrari is an opportunity to share your views on a range of current topics and issues in Waitaha. It's an easy way to make a positive difference for the local environment, and ensure the voice of the community is being heard by your regional council. Sign up to join, and receive our short online surveys. Learn more.
