[9] In July 2005, The New Zealand Herald reported that the Canterbury District Health Board and Telecom NZ had signed a three-year telecommunications deal.

[10] In September 2005, the health board was accused of "virtually sweat shop conditions" by the National Union of Public Employees.

[12] In December 2016, approximately 3974 appointments were postponed due to a payment dispute with the Regional District Health Boards, including Canterbury, and members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists.

[13] The district health board had been regarded as a successful accountable care system which has moderated the rate of growth in hospital use by investing in services in the community.

GPs and consultants agreed health pathways for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with common medical conditions thereby breaking down barriers between clinicians.

[28] Bradley was succeeded in November 2007 by Alister James, who was appointed chairperson by Health Minister David Cunliffe.

[30] In 2013, Ryall appointed Murray Cleverley, concurrently with the chairpersonship for the South Canterbury District Health Board (where he had been chair since January 2010).

[31][32] In February 2017, Cleverley resigned from the district health board positions over alleged fraudulent activity carried out by staff reporting to him at the Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority (CERA).

[37] In December 2019, retired judge Sir John Hansen was appointed by Health Minister David Clark to succeed Wood.