News
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Notice of Cancellation of Meeting
Public noticeThe Ordinary meeting of Council scheduled for 21 July 2021 is cancelled
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Big step forward in pump upgrade project
NewsThe order for two new pumps for the Lake Hawkins pump station on Stead Street has been confirmed.
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Excellent compliance found from aerial winter grazing inspections
NewsThis week’s first aerial compliance inspection confirmed farmers have prepared well for winter grazing.
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Aerial compliance inspection scheduled for this week
NewsEnvironment Southland will undertake its first aerial compliance inspection of the winter grazing season this week (weather permitting).
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Nominations now open for 2021 Environment Southland Community Awards
NewsThis year, new categories have been introduced that reflect some of the environmental challenges the region is facing, including water quality and biodiversity.
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Decisions made on Long-term Plan proposals
NewsCouncillors today agreed to proceed with a 20% general rates increase, during their Long-term Plan deliberations.
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Notice of Council and Committee meetings for July 2021
Public noticeThe following meetings of Council and its Committees will be held in July 2021
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Wide range of topics at hearing today
NewsCouncillors heard submissions on a wide variety of topics relating to the Long-term Plan proposals.
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Long-term Plan hearing set for Wednesday
NewsCouncillors will hear submissions on the Long-term Plan proposals this Wednesday.
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Notice of Council and Committee Meetings for June 2021
Public noticeHere is information about the schedule of Council and Committee meetings that will be held during the month of June 2021.
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Submissions open for Long-term Plan consultation
NewsEnvironment Southland’s Long-term Plan 2021-2031 consultation document, Tō tātou haerenga – our journey, has been approved by Councillors for public release.
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Funding boost creates jobs to tackle Undaria in Fiordland
NewsA $2m funding boost is set to turn the tide in Fiordland’s battle against the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida (Undaria).
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Tough decisions, strong future - Statement from Chairman Nicol Horrell
NewsThe Council is asking Southlanders to consider some tough options to ensure a strong, resilient future for our region.
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Economic uncertainty a challenge for long-term planning
NewsPublic consultation for Environment Southland’s Long-term Plan consultation document is scheduled to start on Tuesday 4 May 2021.
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New cruise ship deed of agreement signed
NewsAn updated Cruise Ship Deed of Agreement has been signed by Environment Southland.
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Cultivation flight shows good preparation
NewsLast week we flew over a large part of Southland checking paddocks in preparation for winter grazing.
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Notice of meetings for May
Public noticeThe following meetings of Council and its Committees of the Environment Southland will be held during the month of May 2021.
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Flight to support winter grazing improvements in Southland
NewsEnvironment Southland, with support from DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand, will be looking at cultivated forage crop paddocks from the air, to identify water quality risks from winter grazing.
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Toxic algae found in several places along Mataura River
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of the toxic algae in the Mataura River.
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New Regional Forum members announced
NewsThe Southland Regional Forum welcomes five new members to the team to help complete their work over the next 18 months.