News

New funds gives catchment projects a boost

Environment Southland has ring-fenced $375,000 for new funding initiatives, aimed at enhancing water quality.

Steady improvements in environmental compliance during 2023-24

Continued progress across many rural and industrial consent-holders and the building of stronger relationships are features of the 2023-24 Compliance Monitoring Report.

Prosecution update - Low Burn Stream

A Gore man has admitted discharging effluent to the Low Burn Stream near Mataura resulting in the death of thousands of eels in February.

Mahi toi blessed at Stead Street

A blessing was held at the new Stead Street pump station following the installation of the mahi toi (cultural artwork) adorning the building’s façade.

Announcement of Funds for Heritage Preservation Projects

​The Southland Heritage Building & Preservation Trust is pleased to announce that a small amount of funds is available for distribution before the Trust winds-up.

Farm plan solution for Southland

Environment Southland welcomes the Government’s announcement to support Southland farmers and growers with farm plans.

Waituna farmer fined

Marshall Road Farm Trustees Ltd and company owner Reza Abdul-Jabbar were fined a total of $71,500 under the Resource Management Act.

Notice of Meetings for December

Here are the meetings of the Council of Environment Southland that will be held in the month of December.

New study confirms ‘long and strong’ tsunami message

A 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.

Notice of Regional Services Committee Meeting

An additional Regional Services Committee meeting will be held this month, to be held in Regional House, 220 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill

Wettest spring on record but hope on the horizon

NIWA’s latest seasonal climate outlook for November – January provides some hope for rural communities who have been managing well despite the wet conditions.

Notice of Committee and Council meetings - November 2024

Here are the Committee and Council meetings to be held in Regional House, 220 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill during the month of November 2024

Ōtautau flood protection work to start

​Work will begin this week to enhance the flood protection for the Ōtautau community.

Report highlights continued priority on local solutions

Environment Southland has continued to prioritise regional solutions, delivering a number of successes in the past year.

No wallaby presence confirmed in Te Anau hunt

Following an extensive search of the wider Te Anau area no wallabies have been positively identified.

Environmental achievers celebrated at 2024 Community Awards

Murihiku local government agencies align on climate change response

A Regional Climate Change Strategy for Murihiku Southland aligning local government efforts in the region has passed its final hurdle.

Riverbed Vegetation Control Programme 2024/2025

Control programme covering the Mataura, Oreti, Aparima, Waiau and Te Anau Basin Rivers.

Statement from Environment Southland Chief Executive Wilma Falconer

Environment Southland is taking its concerns about a recent decision in the Court of Appeal (4/10/2024) to the Government.

Plan Change 5 to the Regional Coastal Plan for Southland

Environment Southland has received approval from the Minister of Conservation, Hon Tama Potaka, certifying changes to the Regional Coastal Plan for Southland under Plan Change 5.