November update: Chief Executives Forum

The Chief Executives Forum met at Selwyn District Council on 10 November 2025.

Key agenda items

Mayoral Forum’s Plan for Canterbury – an approach to updating the plan for the 2025-2028 triennium
Canterbury Climate Partnership Plan – noting the quarterly implementation progress report, and plans for analysis of the National Adaptation Framework
Canterbury Water Management Strategy – noting an update on the region-wide work underway to implement the Canterbury Water Management Strategy, including progress on establishment of local leadership groups, the work that CWMS partners have been progressing in the nitrate/drinking water space, ongoing discussions with public health agencies and Papatipu Rūnanga on Taumata Arowai wastewater guidelines
An update on the work undertaken by the Canterbury Biodiversity Champions group during the 2025-2028 local government term, and a recommendation to continue this group for the 2025-2028 triennium
Canterbury Regional deal preparation, including a proposed approach and associated budget requirements
Canterbury Energy workstream – a recommendation to continue the development of a regional approach to energy
A discussion on the Canterbury Mayoral Forum Communications and Engagement Plan for the 2025-2028 triennium
An update from the Regional Public Service Commissioner on current priorities
Regional forums arrangements for 2025-2028, including appointment of chairs, structure, terms of reference Canterbury Mayoral Forum gift policy and guidelines for preparing regional submissions
Regional forums update – noting the update on recent activity at the various regional forums, and the 2025/26 budget, and the proposed 2026/27 budget
Building Consent Authority – opportunities for continued collaboration.