February update: Mayoral Forum
Canterbury Mayoral Forum meeting summary, agenda and downloads from 20 February 2026, including regional planning, climate strategy, infrastructure and local government reforms.
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Canterbury Mayoral Forum meeting summary, agenda and downloads from 20 February 2026, including regional planning, climate strategy, infrastructure and local government reforms.
The Mayoral Forum does not wholly support the Simplifying Local Government proposal in its current form.
The Mayoral Forum supports the government’s intent to improve resource management system.
Proposed changes to the emergency management system do not fully address critical challenges the Canterbury region faces.
The Mayoral Forum has expressed concern on proposal to cap rates.
The Mayoral Forum met at the Commodore Hotel in Christchurch on 28 November.
Canterbury Mayoral Forum meeting summary, agenda and downloads from 20 February 2026, including regional planning, climate strategy, infrastructure and local government reforms.
The Mayoral Forum does not wholly support the Simplifying Local Government proposal in its current form.
The Mayoral Forum supports the government’s intent to improve resource management system.
Proposed changes to the emergency management system do not fully address critical challenges the Canterbury region faces.