News
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Consulting on investing in flood protection and how we rate
NewsEnvironment Southland is planning to begin consulting on two important inter-related documents following this Wednesday’s Council meeting.
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Toxic algae alert for the Waiau River at Tuatapere
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of potentially toxic algae in the Waiau River at Tuatapere.
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Notice of Meetings of Council and its Committees for April
Public noticeHere are the meetings of the Southland Regional Council, to be held during the month of April 2024.
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Public Notice - RMA Application
Public noticeEnvironment Southland has received an application from Meridian Energy Ltd for resource consents.
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Toxic algae alerts at four Southland waterways
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of potentially toxic algae in the Mataura River near the Riversdale Bridge and at the Ōreti River at Branxholme.
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Notice of Extraordinary Meeting of Council
Public noticeAn Extraordinary meeting of the Southland Regional Council (trading as Environment Southland) will be held
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Notice of Emergency Meeting
Public noticeAn Emergency Meeting of the Southland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group has been called.
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Have your say on the Proposed Regional Climate Change Strategy
NewsPeople can have their say on the Proposed Regional Climate Change Strategy for Murihiku Southland with feedback now open.
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Toxic algae alerts at two sites in the Mataura River
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of potentially toxic algae in the Mataura River at Gore and 200m downstream of the Mataura Bridge.
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Waituna Lagoon returning to health following opening
NewsWater samples taken from the Waituna Lagoon following its opening to the sea on 31 January show water clarity has improved.
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Notice of Meetings for the Month of March
Public noticeThe following is the list of meetings of Council and its Committees, to be held in Regional House, 220 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill, during the month of March
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Eel deaths in Low Burn Stream, Mataura being investigated
NewsEnvironment Southland’s compliance and science teams have been investigating a report last week of dead eels in the Low Burn Stream near Mataura.
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Toxic algae at the Upukerora River at Te Anau-Milford Road
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of potentially toxic algae in the Upukerora River at Te Anau-Milford Road.
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ES Councillors endorse Proposed Regional Climate Change Strategy
NewsThe Proposed Regional Climate Change Strategy for Murihiku Southland was endorsed at Thursday’s Environment Southland Council meeting.
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Waikawa Integrated Catchment Management Plan – Online Survey + Mapping
NewsBoffa Miskell Ltd has been appointed, through the Essential Freshwater Fund, to develop an Integrated Catchment Management Plan.
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Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plans 2021-2031
Public noticeDraft mid-term review of the Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plans 2021-2031
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Local State of Emergency declared for Bluecliffs
NewsSDC Mayor Rob Scott declared a local state of emergency for Bluecliffs following significant erosion and risks to life and property.
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Waituna Lagoon - Public safety warning
NewsThe public is being urged to avoid the area around the opening to the sea.
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Waituna Lagoon opened to the sea
NewsThe Waituna Lagoon was mechanically opened to the sea, with the aim of preventing imminent, severe ecological harm.
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Environment Southland to use emergency powers to open Waituna Lagoon
NewsEnvironment Southland will use emergency works powers available to it under the Resource Management Act to mechanically open the Waituna Lagoon.
