News
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Algal bloom in Doubtful Sound not thought to be toxic
NewsEnvironment Southland has been investigating reports of an algal bloom in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland and whether it was connected to reports of fish deaths.
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Toxic algae signs to support public education
NewsEnvironment Southland has erected temporary signage at river and walking track access points across the region to remind people to be on the lookout for toxic algae in waterways.
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Water users urged to be vigilant in Doubtful Sound
NewsEnvironment Southland is investigating reports of an algal bloom in Crooked Arm, Doubtful Sound and whether this is connected to reports of fish deaths, jack mackerel, in the area.
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New funds gives catchment projects a boost
NewsEnvironment Southland has ring-fenced $375,000 for new funding initiatives, aimed at enhancing water quality.
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Steady improvements in environmental compliance during 2023-24
NewsContinued progress across many rural and industrial consent-holders and the building of stronger relationships are features of the 2023-24 Compliance Monitoring Report.
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Prosecution update - Low Burn Stream
NewsA Gore man has admitted discharging effluent to the Low Burn Stream near Mataura resulting in the death of thousands of eels in February.
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Mahi toi blessed at Stead Street
NewsA blessing was held at the new Stead Street pump station following the installation of the mahi toi (cultural artwork) adorning the building’s façade.
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Farm plan solution for Southland
NewsEnvironment Southland welcomes the Government’s announcement to support Southland farmers and growers with farm plans.
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Waituna farmer fined
NewsMarshall Road Farm Trustees Ltd and company owner Reza Abdul-Jabbar were fined a total of $71,500 under the Resource Management Act.
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New study confirms ‘long and strong’ tsunami message
NewsA University of Otago paper examining tsunami risk in the south confirms what Southlanders need to do in the event of an earthquake: If it is long or strong, get gone.
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Wettest spring on record but hope on the horizon
NewsNIWA’s latest seasonal climate outlook for November – January provides some hope for rural communities who have been managing well despite the wet conditions.
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Ōtautau flood protection work to start
NewsWork will begin this week to enhance the flood protection for the Ōtautau community.
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Report highlights continued priority on local solutions
NewsEnvironment Southland has continued to prioritise regional solutions, delivering a number of successes in the past year.
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No wallaby presence confirmed in Te Anau hunt
NewsFollowing an extensive search of the wider Te Anau area no wallabies have been positively identified.
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Environmental achievers celebrated at 2024 Community Awards
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Murihiku local government agencies align on climate change response
NewsA Regional Climate Change Strategy for Murihiku Southland aligning local government efforts in the region has passed its final hurdle.
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Statement from Environment Southland Chief Executive Wilma Falconer
NewsEnvironment Southland is taking its concerns about a recent decision in the Court of Appeal (4/10/2024) to the Government.
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Harbourmaster warns boaties to be aware of river conditions
NewsThe Southland harbourmaster is warning boaties to be aware of changing river conditions and their skills after two accidents on the Oreti River within a fortnight.
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Plan your travel tomorrow as flooding to impact roads and farmland
NewsFurther surface flooding across Southland is expected tomorrow with the MetService issuing a Heavy Rainfall Watch across our already saturated catchments.
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Southern Discovery update
NewsThe Southern Discovery observatory in Milford Sound has been safely towed to shallow waters where it will undergo repairs after being damaged in a storm.