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COVID-19 information

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Congratulations Southland. You've all been an important part of the team of five million who have got us to Alert Level 1. At Environment Southland we appreciate the impact that COVID-19 has had and will continue to have on our communities. While Level 1 means most things are back to normal, we will remain vigilant and encourage our community members to do the same.

Alert level 1 – What does this mean for our services?

Our office is open to the public and our staff are returning back to working from the office. Anybody who is unwell should not visit our office.

As always, there are a variety of ways you can make contact with us:

Making an appointment

If you wish to see somebody in person, we encourage you to make an appointment to ensure the person you need to see is available. They can also talk through meeting options with you, as we now have more digital options available to help you avoid unnecessary travel and time out from your busy day.

Contact tracing

Although we are no longer required to gather information for contact tracing, we have a QR code for the NZ COVID Tracer app on our front door and encourage you to scan this as you arrive. This is a crucial tool to reduce further spread in the event of further outbreaks.

Council meetings

Council meetings will resume in the council chambers. These meetings will be livestreamed and are available on our Facebook page and website. The meetings will now be open to the public.

For updated information about our council meetings please visit the meetings page.

Do you need assistance?

We know the COVID-19 situation has placed a huge strain on many in our community, financially and emotionally. Help is available, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need it.

Those dealing with anxiety or who may be distressed by the pandemic can call or text 1737 any time of the day or week to talk to a trained counsellor.

Emergency Management Southland is continuing to provide welfare support during the COVID-19 recovery. Southlanders who urgently need assistance with access to essential household goods and services due to the COVID-19 situation can contact EMS in the following ways:

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