News
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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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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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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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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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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.
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Toxic algae found in Waituna Lagoon
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found low levels of toxic algae in Waituna Lagoon.
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Environment Southland assessing contamination at Tiwai Point
NewsEnvironment Southland is leading a programme of work to identify the degree and impact of contamination at Tiwai Point.
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Good work stops decline in waterways, but no improvements yet
NewsAn annual update of river 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.
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Record low number of air quality exceedances
NewsInvercargill and Gore have recorded the best air quality results since monitoring began, for our latest winter monitoring season (1 May – 1 September).
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Advice from Southland group leads to practical rule changes
NewsEnvironment Southland welcomes the Government’s consultation on regulation changes making the intensive winter grazing rules more practical for councils and farmers.
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First winter grazing consent granted
NewsEnvironment Southland has granted its first intensive winter grazing consent.
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Long-term Plan adopted
NewsCouncillors adopted the Long-term Plan 2021-2031, which will set the scene for the next ten years, with a particular focus on the next three.
