News
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Data update highlights little change in water quality
NewsAn annual refresh of water quality data on the LAWA (Land, Air, Water Aotearoa) website reveals that in Southland there has been little change in water quality over the last 10 years.
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Southland advisory group established
NewsA hui was held on Friday (18/09) to establish an advisory group which would be looking at the implementation of the new national freshwater regulations.
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Update: Booms in place after boat sinks in Milford Sound
NewsBooms are in place to contain a light oil slick following a fire on a boat in Milford Sound.
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No environmental contamination from fishing boat fire in Milford
NewsThere is currently no evidence of diesel, oil or other contaminants leaking into the water from this morning’s fire on a fishing boat in Milford Sound.
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Judge's minute about proceedings concerning ouvea premix removal
NewsJudge’s minute about Environmental Defence Society's court proceedings released by Judge Newhook.
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Freshwater rules advisory group to be established
NewsMinisters Parker and O'Connor visited the south this week and there was an agreement to form a local advisory group to be facilitated by Environment Southland.
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Regional Forum report highlights practical actions
NewsThe strategy and policy committee received the first report from the Regional Forum, which provided the Council with some recommendations for their consideration.
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Statement from Environment Southland deputy chairman Lloyd McCallum
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Investigation completed
NewsThe investigation into a complaint relating to a property that Environment Southland deputy chairman Lloyd McCallum is a director of has been completed. No enforcement action will be taken.
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Commissioner’s report on estuaries reinforces direction
NewsA report on managing estuaries has been released this week.
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Final winter grazing flights
NewsThere have been good results from the final aerial winter grazing inspections.
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Charging error identified
NewsAn error with charges relating to consents processed during the past two years has been identified.
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Fast-tracking Southland's flood protection
NewsEnvironment Southland is excited about government funding to protect the region against the impacts of floods and climate change.
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Aerial inspections continue to show improved practice
NewsDespite heavy rain over the last week, the second aerial compliance inspection undertaken yesterday has shown positive signs of improved practice.
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Job and biodiversity wins for Southland
NewsEnvironment 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.
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Environment Court releases second interim plan decision
NewsA second interim decision on the proposed Southland Water and Land Plan has been received from the Environment Court.
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Aerial inspection follow-ups
NewsSeven landowners will be contacted by staff from Environment Southland for follow-up, as a result of this year’s first aerial compliance inspection.
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COVID-19 recovery Annual Plan approved
NewsEnvironment Southland approved its Annual Plan 2020-21 at today’s Council meeting.
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Council reduces expenditure
NewsEnvironment Southland is striving to make considerable savings on its expenditure for the Annual Plan 2020-2021 ahead of its adoption next week.
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Eel deaths investigated
NewsA number of dead eels have been found in the Waihopai River.