News
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More funding available to protect Southland’s native biodiversity
NewsEnvironment Southland is now offering up to $300,000 per year for projects that help protect and enhance the region’s remaining native ecosystems.
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Expressions of interest - source of stop bank construction materials
Public noticeWe are seeking material sources to assist with the strengthening of flood and storm surge protection.
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Community Awards' winners announced
NewsEnvironmental champions were recognised on Friday night.
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Be safe and share the lake
NewsBoaties are reminded to stay safe this Labour Weekend.
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Toxic algae found in Waituna Lagoon
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found low levels of toxic algae in Waituna Lagoon.
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Environment Southland assessing contamination at Tiwai Point
NewsEnvironment Southland is leading a programme of work to identify the degree and impact of contamination at Tiwai Point.
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Notice of meetings of Council and its Committees for November
Public noticeThe following meetings of Council and its Committees are scheduled for November 2021
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Good work stops decline in waterways, but no improvements yet
NewsAn annual update of river water quality data on the LAWA (Land, Air, Water Aotearoa) website reveals that, in Southland, there has been little change in water quality over the last 10 years.
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Notice of meetings for October
Public noticeThe following meetings of Council and its Committees will be held during the month of October 2021.
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Record low number of air quality exceedances
NewsInvercargill and Gore have recorded the best air quality results since monitoring began, for our latest winter monitoring season (1 May – 1 September).
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Expressions of Interest - Closed
Public noticeWe're preparing to strengthen the Mataura River stopbanks at Gore and Wyndham and are seeking material sources.
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Advice from Southland group leads to practical rule changes
NewsEnvironment Southland welcomes the Government’s consultation on regulation changes making the intensive winter grazing rules more practical for councils and farmers.
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Notice of Meetings for September
Public noticeThe following are the meetings of Southland Regional Council (trading as Environment Southland) and its Committees, coming up during the month of September.
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First winter grazing consent granted
NewsEnvironment Southland has granted its first intensive winter grazing consent.
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Notice of Meetings for August
Public noticeThe following meetings of Council and its Committees will be held during the month of August.
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Regional Forum hears from stakeholders
NewsThe Regional Forum heard from different industry bodies, suppliers and a recreational group as it continued to progress the development of their recommendations to improve Southland’s freshwater.
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Long-term Plan adopted
NewsCouncillors adopted the Long-term Plan 2021-2031, which will set the scene for the next ten years, with a particular focus on the next three.
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AB Lime consent application granted
NewsAB Lime has been granted resource consents for its landfill operations, following a hearing in May.
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Sensors installed to provide clearer picture of Gore air quality
NewsA network of air quality sensors has been installed across Gore, as part of a research project commissioned by Environment Southland and being carried out by NIWA.
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Commitment to improving winter grazing practice remains strong
NewsEnvironment Southland remains committed to getting improvements in winter grazing practice across Southland.