News

​Abundance of Daphnia pulex observed in Lakes Te Anau and Manapōuri

Environment Southland is investigating reported sightings of ‘white flakes’ in Lake Te Anau and Manapōuri.

Notice of meetings for June 2023

Here is the list of Council and Committee meetings for the month of June 2023

New LiDAR mapping data of the lower Mataura catchment just released

New high-resolution LiDAR elevation mapping of the lower Mataura catchment, incorporating both digital elevation and digital surface models, was released last week.

​Duck hunters should be aware of toxic algae this opening weekend

River users in Southland should take extra care this duck hunting opening weekend, with elevated levels of toxic algae found this week.

Councillors set rates increase; approve fees & charges consultation

Today (3/5/2023), Councillors approved an average 6.9% rates increase for the 2023/2024 Annual Plan.

Toxic algae found in Waiau River Catchment

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae in three rivers.

Air quality monitoring season begins

​With the winter weather starting to bite, this is the time when people’s health is most at risk from poor air quality.

Councillors to set 2023/2024 rates increase at Council meeting

As part of the 2023/2024 Annual Plan, Councillors will set the rates for the 2023-2024 financial year at next week’s Council meeting (Wednesday 3 May).

Intensive winter grazing rules come into effect next week

New rules around intensive winter grazing come into effect on Monday and farmers are required to comply with the new rules.

Notice of meetings for May 2023

Here are the Council and Committee meetings scheduled for the month of May 2023

Tree removal scheduled for April in Gore

Environment Southland is undertaking the planned removal of high-risk trees in the Gore township along River and Richmond Streets this month.

Environment Southland adopts carbon net zero target

Environment Southland councillors have adopted an organisational target to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

New technology brings data to life

Environment Southland staff are pioneering innovative technology to capture and share river flows using remote cameras and drone flights.

Notice of Meetings for April

Here are the meetings of Council and its Committees scheduled for the month of April 2023

Riverton oil spill exercise tests Environment Southland response

Rainfall provides temporary relief to dry conditions

While this week’s rain is a welcome reprieve for gardens, pastures and water tanks, it is likely to provide only temporary relief.

Toxic algae found at Waikaia River

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at Waikaia River, at Waikaia.

Notice of meetings for March 2023

Here is the list of Council and Committee meetings proposed for March 2023

Tree removal planned for Gore stop banks

Environment Southland is planning to remove a series of high-risk trees along the true right stop bank in the Gore township along River and Richmond Streets.

Request for Quotes - Waituna Sediment Traps

Requesting quotes for the construction of two sediment traps (51m x 10m & 42m x 10m) and associated works, beside the Maher and Jordan Creeks (Waituna)