News
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Appeal period for Regional Coastal Plan for Southland (Plan Change 5)
Public noticeNewsCouncil has accepted the recommendations of the Hearing Panel on Plan Change 5, and if you made a submission you may appeal the decision before 16 Feb 2024.
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Toxic algae found in the Waiau River upstream Excelsior Creek
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of potentially toxic algae in the Waiau River near the Excelsior Creek inflow.
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Remediation plan needed to address Tiwai contamination
NewsA new report on New Zealand Aluminium Smelters' data confirms our initial understanding of numerous legacy and ongoing sources of contamination to the environment.
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Environmental compliance remains strong during 2022-23
NewsMore reporting and a general trend of improvement across many environmental measures are features of the 2022/23 Compliance Monitoring Report.
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New stop bank complete in Gore
NewsEnvironment Southland has completed the construction of a new stop bank along Ontario and Toronto Streets in Gore.
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Environment Southland Community Award winners announced
NewsMurihiku Southland’s environmental champions were celebrated tonight at the 27th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill.
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Milestone reached on pathway to net zero GHG emissions
NewsEnvironment Southland has reached a milestone towards its net zero Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 target!
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NIWA study maps air quality in Invercargill
NewsA new study from NIWA mapping outdoor air quality in Invercargill reinforces why burning dry wood and switching to electric heating will help the city breathe easier.
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New tool provides easy access to local hazards information
NewsA new online tool providing easy access to Southland’s natural hazards information has been launched.
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Toxic algae found in Longridge Stream
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of potentially toxic algae in the Longridge Stream at Sandstone, Balfour.
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Surface flooding and river levels affecting farmland and roads
NewsFlood warnings are still in place for several rivers, but many rivers have peaked and are starting to fall.
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Toxic algae found in Waimea Stream
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae in the Waimea Stream at Mandeville.
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Navigation Safety Bylaw review prioritised
NewsEnvironment Southland councillors agreed today to progress the review of the Navigation Safety Bylaws at the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting.
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Project update – Stead Street Pump Station
NewsEnvironment Southland and its consultants have agreed to a solution after design and construction issues were discovered recently at the Stead Street Pump Station.
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Toxic algae found in Mataura Catchment
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at Longridge Stream at Sandstone, Balfour.
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Murihiku Slow the Flow Project funding announced
NewsEnvironment Southland has been granted $370,000 for a two-year climate adaptation project aimed at identifying ways of better protecting high flood risk areas in Southland.
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Stead Street update
NewsAn update was provided to the Finance and Performance Committee on an issue discovered at the Stead Street Pump Station construction project.
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Environment Southland financial result better than budgeted for year
NewsA prudent approach to managing the budget, with better than expected Marine Fee income and investment returns has turned around a forecast deficit and will rebuild reserves.
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Catchment context tool launches for Freshwater Farm Plans
NewsEnvironment Southland launched its catchment context tool today to help farmers in the Aparima area develop their Freshwater Farm Plans.
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Progress made on Mataura River flood protection projects
NewsRock protection work along the true right bank of the Mataura River at Mataura is about to get underway.
