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Invercargill records first two air quality exceedances for 2024
NewsInvercargill has recorded its first two exceedances of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality just days apart.
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Resource consent application lodged for new Waituna Lagoon opening
NewsWaituna Lagoon, part of the Awarua-Waituna wetland complex is recognised as a wetland of international significance.
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First aerial winter grazing compliance inspection completed
NewsEnvironment Southland completed its first aerial compliance inspection of the winter grazing season.
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Nominations open for the 2024 Environment Southland Community Awards
NewsThe awards provide a vital platform for environmental leaders in Murihiku Southland to be celebrated and for their stories of success to be told.
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Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees endorse plan
NewsA combined transport funding bid of more than $1.7 billion for Otago and Southland was adopted this week by the Otago and Southland Regional Transport Committees.
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Councillors listen to community feedback on Long-term Plan proposals
NewsEnvironment Southland councillors agreed to reduce forecast rates rises and to transition towards a new rating model over the next two years in response to feedback.
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Tiwai smelter’s 20-year deal positive for Southland
NewsNew Zealand Aluminium Smelters announcement today gives economic certainty for Southland.
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Variety of transport options sought from public submissions
NewsSouthland and Otago Regional Transport Committees received 59 submissions on the draft Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plan.
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No mice detected in Rakiura survey
NewsEnvironment Southland has completed its hunt for mice on Stewart Island Rakiura – with great results: no evidence of the small rodents detected!
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Long-term Plan 2024-34 submissions being heard this week
NewsEnvironment Southland has received 326 submissions on its draft Long-term Plan consultation document, Investing in Southland Whakangao Ki Murihiku, with hearings starting today (20 May).
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Toxic algae alert for the Mataura River
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of potentially toxic algae in the Mataura River at the Mataura Island Bridge.
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Regional climate change strategy submissions being heard this week
NewsSubmissions on the proposed Regional Climate Change Strategy for Murihiku Southland will be heard at Environment Southland on Thursday.
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Southland Water and Land Plan to be made operative
NewsThe proposed Southland Water and Land Plan, adopted today by councillors, demonstrates Southlanders’ ability to work together to create Murihiku Southland solutions for the benefit of our region.
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Undaria gone from Chalky Inlet, Fiordland
NewsThe invasive marine pest Undaria pinnatifida found in 2019 has been stamped out from Taiari / Chalky Inlet.
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Long-term Plan 2024-34 submission period extended
NewsEnvironment Southland is extending the Long-term Plan 2024-34 submission period for one week in response to community feedback.
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Air quality monitoring season starts
NewsSouthlanders are being urged to do their bit to help their neighbours breathe easy this winter by using good burning practice inside and outside their homes.
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Mouse hunt on Rakiura begins this week
NewsImages identifying possible mice have prompted Environment Southland to start a search for the small rodents on Rakiura/Stewart Island.
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Meeting on proposed Long-term Plan flood protection and rating changes
NewsA public meeting is being held in Invercargill on Monday night (April 29) for people keen to find out more about the proposals in Environment Southland’s Long-term Plan.
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Rook sighting in northern Southland prompts call for awareness
NewsSouthlanders are being urged to be on the lookout for rooks after a possible sighting of the pest birds in northern Southland.
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Survey shows support for climate change action in Murihiku Southland
NewsClimate change has been ranked the third biggest challenge behind the cost of living and healthcare in a survey of more than 500 Southlanders.