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Appeal period for Regional Coastal Plan for Southland (Plan Change 5)

Council 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.

Toxic algae found in the Waiau River upstream Excelsior Creek

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of potentially toxic algae in the Waiau River near the Excelsior Creek inflow.

Notice of meetings of Committees and Council - December 2023

Here 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

Remediation plan needed to address Tiwai contamination

A new report on New Zealand Aluminium Smelters' data confirms our initial understanding of numerous legacy and ongoing sources of contamination to the environment.

Regional Air Plan 2016 Amended

Amendments have been made to our Regional Air Plan 2016 - please read on.

Environmental compliance remains strong during 2022-23

More reporting and a general trend of improvement across many environmental measures are features of the 2022/23 Compliance Monitoring Report.

New stop bank complete in Gore

Environment Southland has completed the construction of a new stop bank along Ontario and Toronto Streets in Gore.

Notice of Meetings of Committees and Council

The 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.

Environment Southland Community Award winners announced

Murihiku Southland’s environmental champions were celebrated tonight at the 27th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill.

Milestone reached on pathway to net zero GHG emissions

Environment Southland has reached a milestone towards its net zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 target!

NIWA study maps air quality in Invercargill

A 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.

New tool provides easy access to local hazards information

A new online tool providing easy access to Southland’s natural hazards information has been launched.

Toxic algae found in Longridge Stream

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of potentially toxic algae in the Longridge Stream at Sandstone, Balfour.

Surface flooding and river levels affecting farmland and roads

Flood warnings are still in place for several rivers, but many rivers have peaked and are starting to fall.

Notice of Meetings of Committees and Council - October 2023

Here is the list of meetings for the Southland Regional Council (trading as Environment Southland) scheduled for the month of October 2023.

​Electoral System and Right to Demand a Poll

Toxic algae found in Waimea Stream

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae in the Waimea Stream at Mandeville.

Navigation Safety Bylaw review prioritised

Environment Southland councillors agreed today to progress the review of the Navigation Safety Bylaws at the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting.

Project update – Stead Street Pump Station

Environment Southland and its consultants have agreed to a solution after design and construction issues were discovered recently at the Stead Street Pump Station.

Toxic algae found in Mataura Catchment

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at Longridge Stream at Sandstone, Balfour.