Strategy and Policy Committee 7 October 2026

Agenda: 9:09 1. Karakia/Mihi Whakatau - Opening 10:30 2. Apologies 10:35 3. Conflicts of Interest 10:45 4. Public Forum, Deputations, and Petitions 10:50 5. Extraordinary and Urgent Business 10:59 6. Notices of Motion 11:02 7.1. Unconfirmed Minutes - Strategy and Policy Committee - 2 September 2026 11:46 8.1. Feedback on Illustrative National Policy Direction 25:16 9.1. Committee Resolution Status Report - October 2026 26:47 9.2. Waitaha Canterbury Biodiversity Strategy 2025 combined annual implementation plan and report 1:08:38 9.3. Reorganising Regional Functions - Analytical Approaches 2:00:02 9.4. Central Government Update 2:04:56 10. Next Meeting 2:05:18 11. Mihi Whakakapi - Closing