News

Data update highlights little change in water quality

An annual refresh of water quality data on the LAWA (Land, Air, Water Aotearoa) website reveals that in Southland there has been little change in water quality over the last 10 years.

Southland advisory group established

A hui was held on Friday (18/09) to establish an advisory group which would be looking at the implementation of the new national freshwater regulations.

Notice of meetings - October 2020

Public notice of meetings of Committees and Council for the month of October

Riverbed Vegetation Control Programme 2020/21 Southland Rivers

Advice of annual flood fairway spraying programme for 2020/21 in Southland Rivers.

Update: Booms in place after boat sinks in Milford Sound

Booms are in place to contain a light oil slick following a fire on a boat in Milford Sound.

No environmental contamination from fishing boat fire in Milford

There is currently no evidence of diesel, oil or other contaminants leaking into the water from this morning’s fire on a fishing boat in Milford Sound.

Judge's minute about proceedings concerning ouvea premix removal

Judge’s minute about Environmental Defence Society's court proceedings released by Judge Newhook.

Freshwater rules advisory group to be established

Ministers Parker and O'Connor visited the south this week and there was an agreement to form a local advisory group to be facilitated by Environment Southland.

​Electoral System and Right to Demand a Poll

Regional Forum report highlights practical actions

The strategy and policy committee received the first report from the Regional Forum, which provided the Council with some recommendations for their consideration.

Statement from Environment Southland deputy chairman Lloyd McCallum

Investigation completed

The investigation into a complaint relating to a property that Environment Southland deputy chairman Lloyd McCallum is a director of has been completed. No enforcement action will be taken.

Resource consent application - Fiordland

Fiordland Cruises Limited have applied for resource consent

Resource Consent Application - Gore Bridge

Gore District Council resource consent application lodged

Notice of Meetings

Council and Committee meetings scheduled for September 2020

Resource consent application - Gore District Council

​Environment Southland has received an application from Gore District Council for resource consent.

Commissioner’s report on estuaries reinforces direction

A report on managing estuaries has been released this week.

Final winter grazing flights

There have been good results from the final aerial winter grazing inspections.

Charging error identified

An error with charges relating to consents processed during the past two years has been identified.

Notice of meetings

Notice of meetings of Committees and Council, to be held during the month of August 2020.