News
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Waihōpai stop bank strengthening underway
NewsConstruction work to improve the Waihōpai River stop bank on the eastern side between Stead Street and the rail crossing at the north end of Philip Street is getting underway this week.
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Cultivation flights highlight few immediate winter grazing risks
NewsEnvironment Southland staff took to the skies last week for routine intensive winter grazing inspections, and most properties had good management in place.
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Undaria survey yields positive results
NewsAn Environment Southland dive survey on the southern coast of Rakiura/Stewart Island has found no sign of the invasive seaweed in Broad Bay, where a previous incursion was identified in 2020.
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Toxic algae found at Upukerora River following incident
NewsEnvironment Southland is urging dog owners to take care this summer when visiting Southland rivers.
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Independent monitoring begins around Tiwai smelter
NewsIndependent monitoring is underway into the impact of any contaminants from the Tiwai aluminium smelter on the adjacent coastal marine area.
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Toxic algae found in the Waiau River upstream Excelsior Creek
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae in the Waiau River near the Excelsior Creek inflow.
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Mataura stop bank strengthening in full swing
NewsStrengthening of the 600-metre section of Mataura stop bank, identified at risk of erosion pre-Christmas, is in full swing this week.
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Southland shifts to water shortage response Status 2
NewsEnvironment Southland is moving to Status 2 of its water shortage response levels today, which involves active monitoring of water levels across the region.
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Toxic algae found at Hamilton Burn
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at Hamilton Burn, at Affleck Road.
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Flurry of stop bank improvements underway across Murihiku
NewsStop bank improvements across Murihiku Southland are underway this month, as part of the Resilient River Communities project.
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Environment Court releases interim plan decision
NewsAn interim decision on the proposed Southland Water and Land Plan has been received from the Environment Court.
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Prepare early for a dry summer
NewsFollowing on from last summers’ record dry March, and drought across Southland, Environment Southland is encouraging Southlanders to prepare early for a potential repeat event.
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Erosion a risk for Mataura stop bank
NewsRiver engineers have raised concerns about a 600m section of riverbank along the Mataura township that is at risk of erosion.
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Nicol Horrell to lead Mayoral Forum
NewsEnvironment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell has been elected chair of the Southland Mayoral Forum.
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Environmental compliance remains strong during 2021-22
NewsContinued improvement in winter grazing practices was a feature of environmental monitoring during 2021-22.
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Make smart choices this swimming season
NewsThe first results of Environment Southland’s summer water quality monitoring programme will be available this weekend.
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Successful three days for Southland Enviroschools
NewsOver 220 students, teachers and supporters gathered in three river catchments over three days to learn about the importance of waterways in Southland.
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Undaria found in Dusky Cove, Tamatea/Dusky Sound, Fiordland
NewsA new discovery of the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida in Fiordland is disappointing but it should not discourage people from following the rules.
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Council moves to long-term management of carpet sea squirt
NewsAt Environment Southland’s Strategy and Policy Committee meeting this morning Council approved a move towards the long-term management of Didemnum vexillum (carpet sea squirt).
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Aerial mapping will build deep knowledge of Southland water
NewsThe latest airborne technology is being used to understand more about Southland’s underground water resource and its links to our rivers and streams.
