News
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Statement on representation for local government elections
NewsEnvironment Southland welcomes the determination from the Local Government Commission which outlines minor changes to how the council represents the Southland community.
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Getting ahead of wilding conifer spread before it happens
NewsEnvironment Southland is encouraging landowners to root out a problem before it costs the region thousands to control.
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Freshwater science more accessible through new catchment summaries
NewsEnvironment Southland has released a set of new catchment summaries designed to make freshwater science information more accessible to the public.
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Notice of Meetings for March
Public noticeHere are the meetings of Council and its Committees for the month of March 2025
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Court decision response
NewsThe Council has received a decision from the High Court regarding wetlands.
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Algal bloom in Doubtful Sound not thought to be toxic
NewsEnvironment Southland has been investigating reports of an algal bloom in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland and whether it was connected to reports of fish deaths.
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Notice of Meetings
Public noticeHere are the meetings that will be held of the Committees and Council of Environment Southland (Southland Regional Council) during the months of January and February 2025.
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Toxic algae signs to support public education
NewsEnvironment Southland has erected temporary signage at river and walking track access points across the region to remind people to be on the lookout for toxic algae in waterways.
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Water users urged to be vigilant in Doubtful Sound
NewsEnvironment Southland is investigating reports of an algal bloom in Crooked Arm, Doubtful Sound and whether this is connected to reports of fish deaths, jack mackerel, in the area.
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New funds gives catchment projects a boost
NewsEnvironment Southland has ring-fenced $375,000 for new funding initiatives, aimed at enhancing water quality.
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Steady improvements in environmental compliance during 2023-24
NewsContinued progress across many rural and industrial consent-holders and the building of stronger relationships are features of the 2023-24 Compliance Monitoring Report.
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Prosecution update - Low Burn Stream
NewsA Gore man has admitted discharging effluent to the Low Burn Stream near Mataura resulting in the death of thousands of eels in February.
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Mahi toi blessed at Stead Street
NewsA blessing was held at the new Stead Street pump station following the installation of the mahi toi (cultural artwork) adorning the building’s façade.
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Announcement of Funds for Heritage Preservation Projects
Public noticeThe Southland Heritage Building & Preservation Trust is pleased to announce that a small amount of funds is available for distribution before the Trust winds-up.
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Farm plan solution for Southland
NewsEnvironment Southland welcomes the Government’s announcement to support Southland farmers and growers with farm plans.
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Waituna farmer fined
NewsMarshall Road Farm Trustees Ltd and company owner Reza Abdul-Jabbar were fined a total of $71,500 under the Resource Management Act.
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Notice of Meetings for December
Public noticeHere are the meetings of the Council of Environment Southland that will be held in the month of December.
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New study confirms ‘long and strong’ tsunami message
NewsA University of Otago paper examining tsunami risk in the south confirms what Southlanders need to do in the event of an earthquake: If it is long or strong, get gone.
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Notice of Regional Services Committee Meeting
Public noticeAn additional Regional Services Committee meeting will be held this month, to be held in Regional House, 220 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill
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Wettest spring on record but hope on the horizon
NewsNIWA’s latest seasonal climate outlook for November – January provides some hope for rural communities who have been managing well despite the wet conditions.
