News
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40th anniversary of 1984 Southland floods
NewsAs a significant anniversary approaches – the importance of maintaining and investing in flood infrastructure in Murihiku Southland is more crucial than ever.
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Notice of Meetings of Council and its Committees - February 2024
Public noticeHere is the list of meetings of the Committees and Council of the Southland Regional Council trading as Environment Southland, for the month of February 2024
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Toxic algae alert for Waituna Lagoon
NewsFollowing the detection of an algal bloom in Waituna Lagoon, Environment Southland is advising the public against swimming, fishing or taking seafood from the lagoon.
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Toxic algae found at the dam on the Waihōpai River
NewsToxic algae found in Waihopai River upstream of Queens Drive.
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Boaties Urged To Look Out For Railway Irons
NewsEnvironment Southland is urging boaties to be on the lookout for hazards when enjoying time on Southland rivers this summer.
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Water quality monitoring helps to protect Southland swimmers
NewsSouthlanders can get ready to make a splash this summer with Environment Southland’s summer water monitoring getting underway.
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Appeal period for Regional Coastal Plan for Southland (Plan Change 5)
Public noticeNewsCouncil has accepted the recommendations of the Hearing Panel on Plan Change 5, and if you made a submission you may appeal the decision before 16 Feb 2024.
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Toxic algae found in the Waiau River upstream Excelsior Creek
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of potentially toxic algae in the Waiau River near the Excelsior Creek inflow.
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Notice of meetings of Committees and Council - December 2023
Public noticeHere are the meetings that are scheduled to be held by the Committees and Council of Environment Southland (the Southland Regional Council), during the month of December 2023
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Remediation plan needed to address Tiwai contamination
NewsA new report on New Zealand Aluminium Smelters' data confirms our initial understanding of numerous legacy and ongoing sources of contamination to the environment.
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Regional Air Plan 2016 Amended
Public noticeAmendments have been made to our Regional Air Plan 2016 - please read on.
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Environmental compliance remains strong during 2022-23
NewsMore reporting and a general trend of improvement across many environmental measures are features of the 2022/23 Compliance Monitoring Report.
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New stop bank complete in Gore
NewsEnvironment Southland has completed the construction of a new stop bank along Ontario and Toronto Streets in Gore.
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Notice of Meetings of Committees and Council
Public noticeThe following meetings of the Committees and Council of the Southland Regional Council, trading as Environment Southland, will be held during the month of November 2023.
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Environment Southland Community Award winners announced
NewsMurihiku Southland’s environmental champions were celebrated tonight at the 27th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill.
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Milestone reached on pathway to net zero GHG emissions
NewsEnvironment Southland has reached a milestone towards its net zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 target!
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NIWA study maps air quality in Invercargill
NewsA new study from NIWA mapping outdoor air quality in Invercargill reinforces why burning dry wood and switching to electric heating will help the city breathe easier.
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New tool provides easy access to local hazards information
NewsA new online tool providing easy access to Southland’s natural hazards information has been launched.
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Toxic algae found in Longridge Stream
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of potentially toxic algae in the Longridge Stream at Sandstone, Balfour.
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Surface flooding and river levels affecting farmland and roads
NewsFlood warnings are still in place for several rivers, but many rivers have peaked and are starting to fall.
