News

Winter grazing takes spotlight at industry hui

Council, industry and government leaders gathered this week to discuss the wintering issues seen in Southland this year.

Elections 2019: Nominations received

The following persons have been duly nominated as candidates for Environment Southland.

RMA Application: Cashmere Bay Dairy Ltd

We've received an application from Cashmere Bay Dairy Limited for a land use consent for dairy farming at Gore.

RMA Application: LR & PA Kirker, Five Rivers

We've received an application to take water from four bores to irrigate 175 hectares of land at 295 Lowther Road, Five Rivers.

Winter grazing statement by chairman

Environment Southland chairman responds to public concerns about winter grazing

Winter grazing practice concerns

Chief executive Rob Phillips expresses concern over some winter grazing practice.

Agrecovery rural waste event near Winton

A great opportunity for Southland farmers to safely dispose of a range of farm waste.

Statement on winter grazing campaign

Chairman Nicol Horrell and deputy chairman Lloyd McCallum say farmers need to step up.

Environment Court hearing wraps up

The first round of the Environment Court hearing process on the proposed Southland Water and Land Plan wraps up this week.

Make a stand

Having an open mind, listening to people, and asking lots of questions are key to serving on council, says former councillor Marion Miller.

RMA Application: T & J Driscoll Family Trust

We've received an application by the T & J Driscoll Family Trust for resource consents related to dairy farming at at 266 O'Shannessy Road, Winton.

Regional Forum chair announced

Fiona Smith has been elected as the chair of the Regional Forum.

RMA Application: Te Anau Earthworks Limited

Te Anau Earthworks Ltd has applied for consents to extract gravel from the Mararoa River, approx. 3.6 km downstream of the SH94 bridge at The Key.

Winter grazing flights to begin

Monitoring flights to check intensive winter grazing will take place over the next few weeks.

RMA Application: Woldwide One and Two Ltd

We've received an application for resource consent to use land for the maintenance and use of an existing agricultural effluent storage pond.

RMA Application: Silver Fern Farms Ltd

We've received a resource consent application from Silver Fern Farms Limited for the disposal of waste product from a food processing operation.

Decision on the Regional Pest Management Plan

Environment Southland has made its decision on the Southland Regional Pest Management Plan 2019-2029.

Pest Management Plan released

More Undaria discovered in Fiordland

Alpine fault project receives excellence award