News
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Chairman Nicol Horrell responds to DairyNZ
Public noticeChairman Nicol Horrell responds to DairyNZ
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Notice of Extraordinary Meeting of Council
Public noticeAn extraordinary meeting of Council has been called.
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Eastern Southland stop bank improvements underway
NewsWork to strengthen, raise and reshape the stop bank at Boundary Creek, north of Mataura, is expected to be complete by the end of February.
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Notice of Meetings - February 2022
Public noticeThe following meetings are scheduled to be held in the month of February
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Toxic algae possibly widespread in Southland rivers
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of toxic algae at the Aparima River at Otautau.
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Chairman Horrell responds to Federated Farmers statement
NewsLet’s be quite clear, Environment Southland has not put out any new information over the holiday period, nor have we announced any draft limits or targets.
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Boaties well behaved in Southland this summer
NewsThe majority of Southland boaties demonstrated good safety practices and an understanding of the rules over the holiday period.
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Notice of Meetings - January 2022
Public noticeThe following meeting will be held of the Southland Regional Council
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Notice of Extraordinary meeting of Council
Public noticeAn Extraordinary meeting of Council is to be held in December.
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Environmental compliance remains high
NewsDairy industry environmental compliance remained high during the 2020-21 monitoring year, which was again, affected by Covid-19 restrictions.
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Toxic algae found at the Waiau River
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at the Waiau River near Excelsior Creek, downstream of the weir.
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Notice of meetings for December
Public noticeThe following meetings of Council will be held during the month of December
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2020/21 Annual Report adopted
NewsCouncillors formally adopted the 2020/21 Annual Report and Annual Report Summary at a full Council meeting on Wednesday 24 November.
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Invercargill Bluff trail open for all to enjoy
NewsThe trail is a new addition to Southland’s recreational trail network and is part of the 3000km Te Araroa Trail that stretches the length of the country between Cape Reinga and Bluff.
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Southland shows resilience during challenging year
NewsThe 2020/21 year continued to be challenging for Environment Southland, impacting the Council’s finances and work programmes.
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Plan ahead for winter 2022
NewsFarmers are being encouraged to get ahead of the game when it comes to cultivation and strategic grazing planning for 2022, to build on the positive signs from this winter grazing season.
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More funding available to protect Southland’s native biodiversity
NewsEnvironment Southland is now offering up to $300,000 per year for projects that help protect and enhance the region’s remaining native ecosystems.
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Expressions of interest - source of stop bank construction materials
Public noticeWe are seeking material sources to assist with the strengthening of flood and storm surge protection.
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Community Awards' winners announced
NewsEnvironmental champions were recognised on Friday night.
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Be safe and share the lake
NewsBoaties are reminded to stay safe this Labour Weekend.
