News

Tough decisions, strong future - Statement from Chairman Nicol Horrell

The Council is asking Southlanders to consider some tough options to ensure a strong, resilient future for our region.

Economic uncertainty a challenge for long-term planning

Public consultation for Environment Southland’s Long-term Plan consultation document is scheduled to start on Tuesday 4 May 2021.

New cruise ship deed of agreement signed

An updated Cruise Ship Deed of Agreement has been signed by Environment Southland.

Cultivation flight shows good preparation

​Last week we flew over a large part of Southland checking paddocks in preparation for winter grazing.

Notice of meetings for May

The following meetings of Council and its Committees of the Environment Southland will be held during the month of May 2021.

Flight to support winter grazing improvements in Southland

Environment 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.

Toxic algae found in several places along Mataura River

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of the toxic algae in the Mataura River.

New Regional Forum members announced

The Southland Regional Forum welcomes five new members to the team to help complete their work over the next 18 months.

Notice of Meetings for April

The following meetings of Council and its Committees will be held in April 2021

Now consulting on public transport

Southlanders now have the opportunity to provide input into the public transport plan, which is out for consultation until 5pm, Monday 12 April 2021.

Room to improve winter grazing practices welcomed

We welcome a decision by the Government to allow for continued testing and deployment of improved intensive winter grazing practices.

Notice of meetings for March

The following meetings of the Southland Regional Council (trading as Environment Southland) and its Committees will be held during the month of March 2021.

Community members needed to shape Southland’s future

Expressions of interest are now being sought for new members to join Southland’s Regional Forum.

Preparing for the future

A year on from the record floods in February, last week council received a report on the council’s disaster reserves and insurance cover for Southland’s flood protection schemes.

Statement from Chairman Horrell on removal of ouvea premix

We welcome the agreement that has been reached to move the ouvea premix from the old Mataura paper mill site to the New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited site at Tiwai Point.

Update from Judge about ouvea pre-mix removal

Judge's minute about Environmental Defence Society's court proceedings released by Judge Newhook.

Changes to proposed Southland Water and Land Plan adopted

Environment Southland’s proposed Southland Water and Land Plan is to be made partially operative following a council meeting last week.

Annual Liaison Committee Meetings

The following lists the dates, times and venues of the annual round of Liaison Committee meetings for the various catchments in Southland.

MEDIA STATEMENT: Councillor Guyton

​Council ratifies climate action plan

Environment Southland reaffirmed its commitment to taking action on climate change with the ratification of its Climate Action Plan at today’s council meeting (27/01/21).