News
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Environmental compliance remains strong during 2021-22
NewsContinued improvement in winter grazing practices was a feature of environmental monitoring during 2021-22.
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Make smart choices this swimming season
NewsThe first results of Environment Southland’s summer water quality monitoring programme will be available this weekend.
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Successful three days for Southland Enviroschools
NewsOver 220 students, teachers and supporters gathered in three river catchments over three days to learn about the importance of waterways in Southland.
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Undaria found in Dusky Cove, Tamatea/Dusky Sound, Fiordland
NewsA new discovery of the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida in Fiordland is disappointing but it should not discourage people from following the rules.
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Council moves to long-term management of carpet sea squirt
NewsAt Environment Southland’s Strategy and Policy Committee meeting this morning Council approved a move towards the long-term management of Didemnum vexillum (carpet sea squirt).
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Aerial mapping will build deep knowledge of Southland water
NewsThe latest airborne technology is being used to understand more about Southland’s underground water resource and its links to our rivers and streams.
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Environment Southland Community Award winners announced
NewsMurihiku Southland’s environmental champions have been celebrated tonight at the 26th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill.
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Riverton boating incident investigation complete
NewsA full and thorough investigation has been carried out following an accident between a recreational boat and rowing skiff on the Jacobs River Estuary in Riverton in July.
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Lots of progress in a challenging year
NewsThe Council’s 2021-22 Annual Report and Annual Report Summary are now available and show lots of progress on projects and some delays, in what was a challenging year.
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Follow-up rabbit control scheduled for stop banks
NewsEnvironment Southland has hired contractors to carry out rabbit control, by way of night shooting, on Tuesday, 8 November and Wednesday, 9 November on Invercargill stop banks and retention dams.
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Tenders open on key community projects
NewsTenders are now out on a number of key projects that aim to protect Southland towns from flooding and the impacts of climate change.
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New rules for winter grazing come into effect
NewsUpdated regulations for intensive winter grazing come into effect today, in advance of the 2023 winter grazing period.
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New council votes in Nicol Horrell as chairman
NewsNicol Horrell was voted in as chairman, uncontested. This is his third consecutive term in the role.
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Environment Southland response to winter grazing consents/compliance
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Toxic algae found in the Waituna Creek
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of the toxic algae in the Waituna Creek at Marshall Road.
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Five newly elected regional councillors
NewsEnvironment Southland is welcoming five newly elected councillors.
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Councillors set rates increase at 5% as expected
NewsThe Council today set the rates for the 2022-23 financial year.
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Contract to protect critical regional infrastructure signed today
NewsEnvironment Southland today signed a contract with Fulton Hogan to initiate the replacement of the Stead Street Pump Station.
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Pathway for sloping land provides more certainty for winter
NewsEnvironment Southland has introduced a deemed permitted activity for farmers who do not meet the slope criteria in the National Environment Standards for Freshwater rules on winter grazing.
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Record low number of air quality exceedances
NewsInvercargill and Gore have recorded the best winter air quality results since monitoring began.