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Eighteen submissions received on representation review

Environment Southland councillors will hear from community members this week in the next phase of its representation review.

Regional climate change strategy taking shape

A regional climate change strategy aligning local government efforts in Murihiku Southland is taking shape.

‘Te Kupeka o Waimātaitai’ new Stead St pump station officially opened

​A critical piece of regional infrastructure - ‘Te Kupeka o Waimātaitai’, the Stead St pump station – was officially opened today (16 August) in Invercargill.

Response from Chairman Horrell on SDC's release about amalgamation

Southland flood protection projects gain government funding

Three Southland flood protection projects will benefit from today’s announcement of Government funding for climate resilience projects across the country.

Southland LiDAR mapping project completed

​A four-year joint project to deliver three-dimensional, high-resolution mapping of Murihiku Southland has been completed.

First air quality exceedance for Gore in four years

​Gore has recorded its first exceedance of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality in four years.

Bluff boaties urged to check bilge pumps

Environment Southland is urging Southern boaties to check they’re not inadvertently pumping fuel from their bilge or when taking on fuel after intermittent reports of oil leakages in Bluff Harbour.

Joint transport plan approved by Environment Southland

Environment Southland councillors have approved the revised Southland Regional Land Transport Plan. This covers transport projects in the 2024/27 period.

Feedback sought on representation review

Environment Southland is asking for the community’s help to decide on the makeup of council ahead of the 2025 local body elections.

Environment Southland adopts 2024-2034 Long-term Plan

Environment Southland councillors today (17 July) adopted the 2024-2034 Long-term Plan – Investing in Southland Whakangao Ki Murihiku.

Invercargill records first two air quality exceedances for 2024

Invercargill has recorded its first two exceedances of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality just days apart.

Resource consent application lodged for new Waituna Lagoon opening

Waituna Lagoon, part of the Awarua-Waituna wetland complex is recognised as a wetland of international significance.

First aerial winter grazing compliance inspection completed

Environment Southland completed its first aerial compliance inspection of the winter grazing season.

Nominations open for the 2024 Environment Southland Community Awards

The awards provide a vital platform for environmental leaders in Murihiku Southland to be celebrated and for their stories of success to be told.

Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees endorse plan

​A combined transport funding bid of more than $1.7 billion for Otago and Southland was adopted this week by the Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees.

Councillors listen to community feedback on Long-term Plan proposals

Environment Southland councillors agreed to reduce forecast rates rises and to transition towards a new rating model over the next two years in response to feedback.

Tiwai smelter’s 20-year deal positive for Southland

New Zealand Aluminium Smelters announcement today gives economic certainty for Southland.

Variety of transport options sought from public submissions

Southland and Otago Regional Transport Committees received 59 submissions on the draft Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plan.

No mice detected in Rakiura survey

Environment Southland has completed its hunt for mice on Stewart Island Rakiura – with great results: no evidence of the small rodents detected!