News
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Councillors set rates increase; approve fees & charges consultation
NewsToday (3/5/2023), Councillors approved an average 6.9% rates increase for the 2023/2024 Annual Plan.
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Toxic algae found in Waiau River Catchment
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae in three rivers.
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Air quality monitoring season begins
NewsWith the winter weather starting to bite, this is the time when people’s health is most at risk from poor air quality.
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Councillors to set 2023/2024 rates increase at Council meeting
NewsAs part of the 2023/2024 Annual Plan, Councillors will set the rates for the 2023-2024 financial year at next week’s Council meeting (Wednesday 3 May).
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Intensive winter grazing rules come into effect next week
NewsNew rules around intensive winter grazing come into effect on Monday and farmers are required to comply with the new rules.
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Tree removal scheduled for April in Gore
NewsEnvironment Southland is undertaking the planned removal of high-risk trees in the Gore township along River and Richmond Streets this month.
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Environment Southland adopts carbon net zero target
NewsEnvironment Southland councillors have adopted an organisational target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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New technology brings data to life
NewsEnvironment Southland staff are pioneering innovative technology to capture and share river flows using remote cameras and drone flights.
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Riverton oil spill exercise tests Environment Southland response
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Rainfall provides temporary relief to dry conditions
NewsWhile this week’s rain is a welcome reprieve for gardens, pastures and water tanks, it is likely to provide only temporary relief.
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Toxic algae found at Waikaia River
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at Waikaia River, at Waikaia.
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Tree removal planned for Gore stop banks
NewsEnvironment Southland is planning to remove a series of high-risk trees along the true right stop bank in the Gore township along River and Richmond Streets.
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Toxic algae alert for the Aparima River
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of potentially toxic algae in the Aparima River at Thornbury.
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Mataura stop bank strengthening progressing
NewsStrengthening of the section of Mataura stop bank, identified at risk of erosion pre-Christmas, is on schedule to be complete by April.
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Waihōpai stop bank strengthening underway
NewsConstruction work to improve the Waihōpai River stop bank on the eastern side between Stead Street and the rail crossing at the north end of Philip Street is getting underway this week.
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Cultivation flights highlight few immediate winter grazing risks
NewsEnvironment Southland staff took to the skies last week for routine intensive winter grazing inspections, and most properties had good management in place.
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Undaria survey yields positive results
NewsAn Environment Southland dive survey on the southern coast of Rakiura/Stewart Island has found no sign of the invasive seaweed in Broad Bay, where a previous incursion was identified in 2020.
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Toxic algae found at Upukerora River following incident
NewsEnvironment Southland is urging dog owners to take care this summer when visiting Southland rivers.
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Independent monitoring begins around Tiwai smelter
NewsIndependent monitoring is underway into the impact of any contaminants from the Tiwai aluminium smelter on the adjacent coastal marine area.
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Toxic algae found in the Waiau River upstream Excelsior Creek
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae in the Waiau River near the Excelsior Creek inflow.