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Decisions made on Long-term Plan proposals
NewsCouncillors today agreed to proceed with a 20% general rates increase, during their Long-term Plan deliberations.
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Wide range of topics at hearing today
NewsCouncillors heard submissions on a wide variety of topics relating to the Long-term Plan proposals.
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Long-term Plan hearing set for Wednesday
NewsCouncillors will hear submissions on the Long-term Plan proposals this Wednesday.
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Submissions open for Long-term Plan consultation
NewsEnvironment Southland’s Long-term Plan 2021-2031 consultation document, Tō tātou haerenga – our journey, has been approved by Councillors for public release.
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Funding boost creates jobs to tackle Undaria in Fiordland
NewsA $2m funding boost is set to turn the tide in Fiordland’s battle against the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida (Undaria).
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Tough decisions, strong future - Statement from Chairman Nicol Horrell
NewsThe Council is asking Southlanders to consider some tough options to ensure a strong, resilient future for our region.
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Economic uncertainty a challenge for long-term planning
NewsPublic consultation for Environment Southland’s Long-term Plan consultation document is scheduled to start on Tuesday 4 May 2021.
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New cruise ship deed of agreement signed
NewsAn updated Cruise Ship Deed of Agreement has been signed by Environment Southland.
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Cultivation flight shows good preparation
NewsLast week we flew over a large part of Southland checking paddocks in preparation for winter grazing.
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Flight to support winter grazing improvements in Southland
NewsEnvironment Southland, with support from DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand, will be looking at cultivated forage crop paddocks from the air, to identify water quality risks from winter grazing.
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Toxic algae found in several places along Mataura River
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of the toxic algae in the Mataura River.
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New Regional Forum members announced
NewsThe Southland Regional Forum welcomes five new members to the team to help complete their work over the next 18 months.
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Now consulting on public transport
NewsSouthlanders now have the opportunity to provide input into the public transport plan, which is out for consultation until 5pm, Monday 12 April 2021.
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Room to improve winter grazing practices welcomed
NewsWe welcome a decision by the Government to allow for continued testing and deployment of improved intensive winter grazing practices.
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Community members needed to shape Southland’s future
NewsExpressions of interest are now being sought for new members to join Southland’s Regional Forum.
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Preparing for the future
NewsA year on from the record floods in February, last week council received a report on the council’s disaster reserves and insurance cover for Southland’s flood protection schemes.
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Statement from Chairman Horrell on removal of ouvea premix
NewsWe welcome the agreement that has been reached to move the ouvea premix from the old Mataura paper mill site to the New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Limited site at Tiwai Point.
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Update from Judge about ouvea pre-mix removal
NewsJudge's minute about Environmental Defence Society's court proceedings released by Judge Newhook.
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Changes to proposed Southland Water and Land Plan adopted
NewsEnvironment Southland’s proposed Southland Water and Land Plan is to be made partially operative following a council meeting last week.
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MEDIA STATEMENT: Councillor Guyton
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