News

Charging error identified

An error with charges relating to consents processed during the past two years has been identified.

Fast-tracking Southland's flood protection

Environment Southland is excited about government funding to protect the region against the impacts of floods and climate change.

Aerial inspections continue to show improved practice

Despite heavy rain over the last week, the second aerial compliance inspection undertaken yesterday has shown positive signs of improved practice.

Job and biodiversity wins for Southland

Environment Southland is setting its sights on enhancing biodiversity in Southland and contributing to the region’s post COVID-19 economic recovery, thanks to $4.5million of Government funding.

Environment Court releases second interim plan decision

A second interim decision on the proposed Southland Water and Land Plan has been received from the Environment Court.

Aerial inspection follow-ups

Seven landowners will be contacted by staff from Environment Southland for follow-up, as a result of this year’s first aerial compliance inspection.

COVID-19 recovery Annual Plan approved

Environment Southland approved its Annual Plan 2020-21 at today’s Council meeting.

Council reduces expenditure

​Environment Southland is striving to make considerable savings on its expenditure for the Annual Plan 2020-2021 ahead of its adoption next week.

Eel deaths investigated

A number of dead eels have been found in the Waihopai River.

Joint air quality project

A network of air quality sensors has been installed across Invercargill as part of a joint project between Environment Southland and NIWA.

Aerial flights show positive improvements

This week’s aerial compliance inspections saw positive improvements in winter grazing practices.

Council wants to see big improvements in winter grazing practice

Environment Southland begins its winter grazing aerial compliance inspections tomorrow (16/06, weather permitting) with the first of several flights across Southland this winter.

Statement from deputy chairman Lloyd McCallum

$3.5 million drop in income forecast

Environment Southland is forecasting a drop in income of around $3.5 million in the coming 2020-21 financial year due to the impact of COVID-19 on tourism and income from investments.

Government's Action for Healthy Waterways statement

Statement from chairman Nicol Horrell on the Government's Action for Healthy Waterways

Don’t spread freshwater pests this hunting season

With the hunting season opening this Saturday 23rd May, we're reminding duck shooters to do their bit to avoid spreading damaging freshwater pests.

New bylaw protects Southland’s stop bank network

The revised Southland Flood Control Management Bylaw has been adopted by Council.

Investing in Southland's future

Environment Southland has applied for funding to upgrade the region’s essential flood protection infrastructure.

Solution for Southland farmers' winter consents

A solution has been found for Southland farmers who may require a new wintering consent, or variation, this year.

Make a difference to air quality this winter

​Southlanders are being urged to do their bit to improve the region’s air quality.