A new online resource has launched aimed at keeping residents informed about significant changes coming to local government.

Each year we celebrate the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi with a public holiday on 6 February.

MetService has issued a Heavy Rain Watch for Waimakariri for 20 hours from 2am-10pm Tuesday 3 February.

Waimakariri District Council has agreed to consult on its Draft Annual Plan, which includes an average rate increase of 4.91%.

MetService has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Canterbury from 1:30pm - 9pm today, Friday 23 January.