News
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Lake snow found in Mavora Lakes
NewsRecent samples taken from the North and South Mavora Lakes have tested positive for the slimy algae Lindivia intermedia.
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Feedback sought on options to protect toheroa at Oreti Beach
NewsEnvironment Southland is seeking feedback on options to protect our vulnerable toheroa, a native surf clam, from the impacts of vehicles on Oreti Beach.
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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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New role established to make Southland predator free
NewsProtecting native wildlife in Southland has just taken a big step forward with the development of a new Predator Free Southland coordinator role.
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Draft Climate Change Action Plan gets its first viewing
NewsToday the Council discussed the first draft of its Climate Change Action Plan.
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Fiordland controlled area removed
NewsThe Controlled Area which was put in place in 2017 to reduce the spread of the Asian seaweed Undaria in Breaksea Sound, Fiordland has been removed.
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Annual Compliance Monitoring Report now available
NewsCompliance team have focused on education and support during a busy 2018-19 year, Compliance Report notes.
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Research shows sources of pollution in Southland
NewsA study looking at the sources of faecal pollution in Southland’s rivers has been published.
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Waihopai named most improving river
NewsThe Waihopai River was awarded the Supreme Award for Most Improved River at the New Zealand River Awards 2019 in Wellington on Thursday night (7 Nov).
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Environment Southland’s submission to the Essential Freshwater package
NewsOur submission focuses on matters of interest to the Southland community; its aspirations for improving water quality and the work already underway to achieve it.
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Regional Council chairman re-elected
NewsThe inaugural meeting of Environment Southland was held this week.
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Official blessing for new vessel
NewsEnvironment Southland's new harbourmaster vessel, “Kewa”was officially blessed this morning (Wednesday).
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Taking flight over the Waihopai River
NewsA project to review the river flood protection schemes got underway this week with the help of a drone flying the upper reaches of the Waihopai River.
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Council adopts Annual Report 2018/19 and summary
NewsThe Council adopted both the Annual Report 2018/2019 and Annual Report 2018/19 Summary last week at its final meeting for the triennium.
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Funding granted for site investigation
NewsFunding has been granted for a site investigation at a beach area near Bluff.
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Farewell to long-standing councillors
NewsTwo of Environment Southland's long-standing councillors are stepping down.
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Award winners announced
NewsThe 2019 Environment Southland Community Award winners have been announced!
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Now consulting on flood protection bylaw
NewsFeedback on the proposed Flood Protection and Drainage Management Bylaw is now open.
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Regional Council sets rates for 2019/2020
NewsThe Council today set the rates for the 2019-20 financial year.
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New website
NewsOn 26 September, our website got an upgrade.
