News
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Environmental compliance remains high
NewsDairy industry environmental compliance remained high during the 2020-21 monitoring year, which was again, affected by Covid-19 restrictions.
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Toxic algae found at the Waiau River
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at the Waiau River near Excelsior Creek, downstream of the weir.
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Notice of meetings for December
Public noticeThe following meetings of Council will be held during the month of December
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2020/21 Annual Report adopted
NewsCouncillors formally adopted the 2020/21 Annual Report and Annual Report Summary at a full Council meeting on Wednesday 24 November.
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Invercargill Bluff trail open for all to enjoy
NewsThe trail is a new addition to Southland’s recreational trail network and is part of the 3000km Te Araroa Trail that stretches the length of the country between Cape Reinga and Bluff.
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Southland shows resilience during challenging year
NewsThe 2020/21 year continued to be challenging for Environment Southland, impacting the Council’s finances and work programmes.
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Plan ahead for winter 2022
NewsFarmers are being encouraged to get ahead of the game when it comes to cultivation and strategic grazing planning for 2022, to build on the positive signs from this winter grazing season.
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About the regional forum – who's on it and what's it for?
NewsThe Regional Forum is a community-based group that will advise Environment Southland’s council and Te Ao Marama board members on how we can achieve the communities’ aspirations for freshwater.
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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.
