News
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RMA reform must deliver for Southland
NewsGovernment announcement sets out a significant shift in environmental management. Our priority is to ensure Southland’s interests remain at the forefront of any framework.
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Check water quality before you pack your togs and towels
NewsEnvironment Southland has begun its summer monitoring of 22 popular beaches, lakes, and rivers to help keep swimmers safe.
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New strategy for Undaria management in Fiordland
NewsThe multi-agency programme to manage the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida in the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area is entering a new phase.
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Local government changes must work for Southland
NewsEnvironment Southland’s new council is at the centre of sweeping changes proposed by central government.
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Council chooses committee structure, chairs and members
NewsToday, in its first ordinary meeting, the Council decided on its committee structure and appointed chairs and members.
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New grant empowers Southland communities to protect biodiversity
NewsEnvironment Southland is launching the Biodiversity Community Group Grant, a new funding initiative designed to strengthen the region’s biodiversity from the ground up.
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Our Changing Climate – Community Survey 2025
NewsWe’re keen to get your thoughts on our changing climate.
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New Environment Southland chair elected
NewsEnvironment Southland’s new council was unanimous in electing Jeremy McPhail as chair at its inaugural meeting this afternoon.
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October weather event
NewsYesterday’s stormy blast has left its mark, with a state of emergency declared for the Southland region.
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Dairy farmers lead the way in winter grazing practices
NewsThe 2025 winter grazing season has highlighted encouraging improvements within the dairy sector.
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Environment Southland launches new mapping platform
NewsEnvironment Southland has launched SouthMaps – a new online mapping platform that brings together public information into one easy-to-use digital hub.
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Fresh faces and familiar names join Environment Southland Council
NewsEnvironment Southland has confirmed the results of the 2025 local elections, welcoming a mix of new and returning councillors who will represent communities across Murihiku Southland.
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New government co-funding boosts flood work across Murihiku Southland
NewsToday’s announcement of new Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) co-funding marks the third round of central government investment in Murihiku Southland’s flood-risk-reduction programme since 2020.
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Joint Waituna Lagoon opening consent granted
NewsA panel of three independent commissioners has granted a resource consent application to enable the managed opening of Waituna Lagoon to the sea.
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Annual Report characterised by progress and engagement
NewsThe Annual Report 2024-25 highlights a year of strong community engagement, environmental achievements, and strategic partnerships, against a backdrop of national reform and change.
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Report highlights environmental commitment
NewsThe Council has today approved the Compliance Monitoring Report 2024–25.
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Hands-on environmental leaders celebrated
NewsEnvironmental leaders of today and the future were celebrated at the 29th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill on Friday evening.
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Australasian award recognises work in disaster resilience
NewsEnvironment Southland staff member, Jo Paterson, has won an Australasian award in recognition of her work in emergency management and disaster resilience.
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Winter grazing invoice comments inaccurate
NewsSouthland farmers can be assured that comments from Federated Farmers about Environment Southland’s winter grazing invoices are inaccurate.
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Winter air quality improves
NewsThis winter’s cleaner air in Invercargill and Gore is a win for our community’s health, but lasting change requires ongoing commitment.
