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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 Chief Executives Forum met at Selwyn District Council on 26 January 2026.
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.