News
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Notice of Meetings for the month of September
Public noticeThe following meetings of the Committees and Council of the Southland Regional Council will be held in Regional House, 220 North Road, Invercargill, unless otherwise stated.
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Southland flood protection projects gain government funding
NewsThree Southland flood protection projects will benefit from today’s announcement of Government funding for climate resilience projects across the country.
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Southland LiDAR mapping project completed
NewsA four-year joint project to deliver three-dimensional, high-resolution mapping of Murihiku Southland has been completed.
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RMA Public Notice - Waituna Lagoon
Public noticeA resource consent application has been lodged relating to periodic opening of the Waituna Lagoon
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First air quality exceedance for Gore in four years
NewsGore has recorded its first exceedance of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality in four years.
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Bluff boaties urged to check bilge pumps
NewsEnvironment Southland is urging Southern boaties to check they’re not inadvertently pumping fuel from their bilge or when taking on fuel after intermittent reports of oil leakages in Bluff Harbour.
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Joint transport plan approved by Environment Southland
NewsEnvironment Southland councillors have approved the revised Southland Regional Land Transport Plan. This covers transport projects in the 2024/27 period.
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Notice of Council meetings for August
Public noticeHere are the meetings of the Southland Regional Council and its Committees scheduled for the month of July 2024
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Notice of Representation Arrangements Review Initial Proposal
Public noticeUnder section 19I of the Local Electoral Act 2001, Environment Southland is required to carry out a review of its representation arrangements for at least the 2025 triennial elections.
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Feedback sought on representation review
NewsEnvironment Southland is asking for the community’s help to decide on the makeup of council ahead of the 2025 local body elections.
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Environment Southland adopts 2024-2034 Long-term Plan
NewsEnvironment Southland councillors today (17 July) adopted the 2024-2034 Long-term Plan – Investing in Southland Whakangao Ki Murihiku.
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Invercargill records first two air quality exceedances for 2024
NewsInvercargill has recorded its first two exceedances of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality just days apart.
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Notice of Council and Committee meetings for the month of July 2024
Public noticeHere are the scheduled Council and Committee meetings for July 2024
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Resource consent application lodged for new Waituna Lagoon opening
NewsWaituna Lagoon, part of the Awarua-Waituna wetland complex is recognised as a wetland of international significance.
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First aerial winter grazing compliance inspection completed
NewsEnvironment Southland completed its first aerial compliance inspection of the winter grazing season.
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Nominations open for the 2024 Environment Southland Community Awards
NewsThe awards provide a vital platform for environmental leaders in Murihiku Southland to be celebrated and for their stories of success to be told.
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Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees endorse plan
NewsA combined transport funding bid of more than $1.7 billion for Otago and Southland was adopted this week by the Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees.
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Councillors listen to community feedback on Long-term Plan proposals
NewsEnvironment Southland councillors agreed to reduce forecast rates rises and to transition towards a new rating model over the next two years in response to feedback.
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Update to Meetings for June 2024
Public noticeThere have been changes to our meeting calendar for the month of June
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Tiwai smelter’s 20-year deal positive for Southland
NewsNew Zealand Aluminium Smelters announcement today gives economic certainty for Southland.
