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Environment Southland chief executive to retire
NewsEnvironment Southland chief executive Wilma Falconer today announced that she is retiring from her role and will leave the organisation at the end of August 2025.
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Environment Southland open to investigating amalgamation
NewsEnvironment Southland is open to seeing if Southland could benefit from reorganising local councils.
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Help our community breathe easier this winter
NewsSouthlanders are being asked to work together to ensure the air we breathe is cleaner for everyone this winter by practicing good burning habits.
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Winter grazing season begins soon
NewsWith the winter grazing season beginning soon, Environment Southland is encouraging farmers to have a plan.
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Independent committee members appointed
NewsEnvironment Southland has appointed two independent members to its new Investment Committee.
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Have your say on Southland’s river management funding
NewsRivers play a critical role in our region and touch on everyone’s lives in one way or another.
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Organisational design programme decisions announced
NewsDecisions around an organisational design programme were released today (3 April) as part of work to ensure Environment Southland is in the best shape to deliver outcomes for the community.
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Focusing on affordability in setting 2025-26 rates
NewsAs part of the Annual Plan process to consider work programme and budgets, Councillors set the rates for the 2025-2026 financial year at today’s Environment Southland Council meeting.
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Man sentenced for discharge breach that killed thousands of eels
NewsGore man Bryson Clark was today fined $130,000 and an enforcement order was put in place in the Gore District Court.
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Statement on representation for local government elections
NewsEnvironment Southland welcomes the determination from the Local Government Commission which outlines minor changes to how the council represents the Southland community.
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Getting ahead of wilding conifer spread before it happens
NewsEnvironment Southland is encouraging landowners to root out a problem before it costs the region thousands to control.
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Freshwater science more accessible through new catchment summaries
NewsEnvironment Southland has released a set of new catchment summaries designed to make freshwater science information more accessible to the public.
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Court decision response
NewsThe Council has received a decision from the High Court regarding wetlands.
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Algal bloom in Doubtful Sound not thought to be toxic
NewsEnvironment Southland has been investigating reports of an algal bloom in Doubtful Sound, Fiordland and whether it was connected to reports of fish deaths.
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Toxic algae signs to support public education
NewsEnvironment Southland has erected temporary signage at river and walking track access points across the region to remind people to be on the lookout for toxic algae in waterways.
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Water users urged to be vigilant in Doubtful Sound
NewsEnvironment Southland is investigating reports of an algal bloom in Crooked Arm, Doubtful Sound and whether this is connected to reports of fish deaths, jack mackerel, in the area.
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New funds gives catchment projects a boost
NewsEnvironment Southland has ring-fenced $375,000 for new funding initiatives, aimed at enhancing water quality.
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Steady improvements in environmental compliance during 2023-24
NewsContinued progress across many rural and industrial consent-holders and the building of stronger relationships are features of the 2023-24 Compliance Monitoring Report.
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Prosecution update - Low Burn Stream
NewsA Gore man has admitted discharging effluent to the Low Burn Stream near Mataura resulting in the death of thousands of eels in February.
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Mahi toi blessed at Stead Street
NewsA blessing was held at the new Stead Street pump station following the installation of the mahi toi (cultural artwork) adorning the building’s façade.
