News
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First aerial winter grazing compliance inspection completed
NewsEnvironment Southland completed its first aerial compliance inspection of the winter grazing season on 13 June, identifying 21 potential sites of interest.
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Notice of meetings for July
Public noticeHere is the list of meetings of Council and its Committees for the month of July 2023
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Nominations now open for 2023 Environment Southland Community Awards
NewsRecognising Southland’s environmental champions, the awards provide an important platform for environmental leaders throughout Murihiku Southland to share their stories with the wider community.
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Southland first region to roll out new Farm Plan regulations
NewsThe freshwater farm plan regulations announced by the Government as part of their Essential Freshwater package in 2020 have been finalised and made public today.
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Aerial winter grazing compliance inspections set to begin
NewsEnvironment Southland will undertake its first aerial compliance inspection of the winter grazing season tomorrow, weather permitting.
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Invercargill records first air quality exceedance for 2023
NewsJust over a month into our winter air quality monitoring period, Invercargill has recorded its first exceedance of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality.
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Abundance of Daphnia pulex observed in Lakes Te Anau and Manapōuri
NewsEnvironment Southland is investigating reported sightings of ‘white flakes’ in Lake Te Anau and Manapōuri.
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Notice of meetings for June 2023
Public noticeHere is the list of Council and Committee meetings for the month of June 2023
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New LiDAR mapping data of the lower Mataura catchment just released
NewsNew high-resolution LiDAR elevation mapping of the lower Mataura catchment, incorporating both digital elevation and digital surface models, was released last week.
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Duck hunters should be aware of toxic algae this opening weekend
NewsRiver users in Southland should take extra care this duck hunting opening weekend, with elevated levels of toxic algae found this week.
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Councillors set rates increase; approve fees & charges consultation
NewsToday (3/5/2023), Councillors approved an average 6.9% rates increase for the 2023/2024 Annual Plan.
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Toxic algae found in Waiau River Catchment
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae in three rivers.
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Air quality monitoring season begins
NewsWith the winter weather starting to bite, this is the time when people’s health is most at risk from poor air quality.
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Councillors to set 2023/2024 rates increase at Council meeting
NewsAs part of the 2023/2024 Annual Plan, Councillors will set the rates for the 2023-2024 financial year at next week’s Council meeting (Wednesday 3 May).
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Intensive winter grazing rules come into effect next week
NewsNew rules around intensive winter grazing come into effect on Monday and farmers are required to comply with the new rules.
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Notice of meetings for May 2023
Public noticeHere are the Council and Committee meetings scheduled for the month of May 2023
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Tree removal scheduled for April in Gore
NewsEnvironment Southland is undertaking the planned removal of high-risk trees in the Gore township along River and Richmond Streets this month.
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Environment Southland adopts carbon net zero target
NewsEnvironment Southland councillors have adopted an organisational target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
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New technology brings data to life
NewsEnvironment Southland staff are pioneering innovative technology to capture and share river flows using remote cameras and drone flights.
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Notice of Meetings for April
Public noticeHere are the meetings of Council and its Committees scheduled for the month of April 2023
