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Update from Judge about ouvea pre-mix removal

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

Judge's minute about proceedings concerning ouvea premix removal

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

Damaged boat removed from Milford Sound

A sunken boat has been removed from Deep Water Basin in Milford Sound.

Southlanders value connection to freshwater

Two new local values for freshwater have emerged following conversations with people from across Southland in 2019.

Supporting Southland ratepayers

Environment Southland has put in place some initiatives to help support Southland ratepayers with their upcoming annual rates invoices.

Minute of Environment Judge Newhook

Update on proceedings for removal on ouvea premix from Mataura.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fast-tracking Southland's flood protection

Environment Southland is excited about government funding to protect the region against the impacts of floods and climate change.

Aerial inspections continue to show improved practice

Despite heavy rain over the last week, the second aerial compliance inspection undertaken yesterday has shown positive signs of improved practice.