News
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Flurry of stop bank improvements underway across Murihiku
NewsStop bank improvements across Murihiku Southland are underway this month, as part of the Resilient River Communities project.
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Environment Court releases interim plan decision
NewsAn interim decision on the proposed Southland Water and Land Plan has been received from the Environment Court.
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Prepare early for a dry summer
NewsFollowing on from last summers’ record dry March, and drought across Southland, Environment Southland is encouraging Southlanders to prepare early for a potential repeat event.
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Erosion a risk for Mataura stop bank
NewsRiver engineers have raised concerns about a 600m section of riverbank along the Mataura township that is at risk of erosion.
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Nicol Horrell to lead Mayoral Forum
NewsEnvironment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell has been elected chair of the Southland Mayoral Forum.
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Drainage Rating District Work Schedules
Public noticeMaintenance of our waterways and drains will continue in 2023.
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Environmental compliance remains strong during 2021-22
NewsContinued improvement in winter grazing practices was a feature of environmental monitoring during 2021-22.
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Make smart choices this swimming season
NewsThe first results of Environment Southland’s summer water quality monitoring programme will be available this weekend.
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Successful three days for Southland Enviroschools
NewsOver 220 students, teachers and supporters gathered in three river catchments over three days to learn about the importance of waterways in Southland.
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RMA Consent Application - Fawna Farms Limited
Public noticeEnvironment Southland has received applications for consent by Fawna Frms Limited relating to dairying activities
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Notice of Meetings for December
Public noticeHere are the meetings of Council scheduled for the month of December
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Undaria found in Dusky Cove, Tamatea/Dusky Sound, Fiordland
NewsA new discovery of the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida in Fiordland is disappointing but it should not discourage people from following the rules.
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Council moves to long-term management of carpet sea squirt
NewsAt Environment Southland’s Strategy and Policy Committee meeting this morning Council approved a move towards the long-term management of Didemnum vexillum (carpet sea squirt).
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Aerial mapping will build deep knowledge of Southland water
NewsThe latest airborne technology is being used to understand more about Southland’s underground water resource and its links to our rivers and streams.
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Environment Southland Community Award winners announced
NewsMurihiku Southland’s environmental champions have been celebrated tonight at the 26th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill.
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Riverton boating incident investigation complete
NewsA full and thorough investigation has been carried out following an accident between a recreational boat and rowing skiff on the Jacobs River Estuary in Riverton in July.
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Lots of progress in a challenging year
NewsThe Council’s 2021-22 Annual Report and Annual Report Summary are now available and show lots of progress on projects and some delays, in what was a challenging year.
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Follow-up rabbit control scheduled for stop banks
NewsEnvironment Southland has hired contractors to carry out rabbit control, by way of night shooting, on Tuesday, 8 November and Wednesday, 9 November on Invercargill stop banks and retention dams.
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Rabbit Control - Invercargill
Public noticePlease read further, to learn of rabbit control work to be undertaken in and around Invercargill
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Notice of meetings
Public noticeNotice of meetings of Committees of Council for November 2022
