News

Judge's minute about proceedings concerning ouvea premix removal

Judge’s minute about Environmental Defence Society's court proceedings released by Judge Newhook.

Freshwater rules advisory group to be established

Ministers Parker and O'Connor visited the south this week and there was an agreement to form a local advisory group to be facilitated by Environment Southland.

Regional Forum report highlights practical actions

The strategy and policy committee received the first report from the Regional Forum, which provided the Council with some recommendations for their consideration.

Statement from Environment Southland deputy chairman Lloyd McCallum

Investigation completed

The investigation into a complaint relating to a property that Environment Southland deputy chairman Lloyd McCallum is a director of has been completed. No enforcement action will be taken.

Commissioner’s report on estuaries reinforces direction

A report on managing estuaries has been released this week.

Final winter grazing flights

There have been good results from the final aerial winter grazing inspections.

Charging error identified

An error with charges relating to consents processed during the past two years has been identified.

Fast-tracking Southland's flood protection

Environment Southland is excited about government funding to protect the region against the impacts of floods and climate change.

Aerial inspections continue to show improved practice

Despite heavy rain over the last week, the second aerial compliance inspection undertaken yesterday has shown positive signs of improved practice.

Job and biodiversity wins for Southland

Environment Southland is setting its sights on enhancing biodiversity in Southland and contributing to the region’s post COVID-19 economic recovery, thanks to $4.5million of Government funding.

Environment Court releases second interim plan decision

A second interim decision on the proposed Southland Water and Land Plan has been received from the Environment Court.

Aerial inspection follow-ups

Seven landowners will be contacted by staff from Environment Southland for follow-up, as a result of this year’s first aerial compliance inspection.

COVID-19 recovery Annual Plan approved

Environment Southland approved its Annual Plan 2020-21 at today’s Council meeting.

Council reduces expenditure

​Environment Southland is striving to make considerable savings on its expenditure for the Annual Plan 2020-2021 ahead of its adoption next week.

Eel deaths investigated

A number of dead eels have been found in the Waihopai River.

Joint air quality project

A network of air quality sensors has been installed across Invercargill as part of a joint project between Environment Southland and NIWA.

Aerial flights show positive improvements

This week’s aerial compliance inspections saw positive improvements in winter grazing practices.

Council wants to see big improvements in winter grazing practice

Environment Southland begins its winter grazing aerial compliance inspections tomorrow (16/06, weather permitting) with the first of several flights across Southland this winter.

Statement from deputy chairman Lloyd McCallum