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Tourism operators grow enthusiasm for environment
NewsWeeders in Fiordland have taken more than a hundred thousand invasive plant seeds out of circulation but are asking locals to be on the lookout for seedlings as they start to pop up.
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Consultation to open on Fiordland plan change
NewsA plan change to the Regional Coastal Plan will open for public submissions on Monday.
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Regional Forum release - Vast improvements to freshwater possible
NewsA report which the authors are hoping will result in vast improvements to the region’s freshwater was presented to Environment Southland and Te Ao Marama at today’s council meeting.
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Regional Forum presents recommendation report
NewsToday Environment Southland councillors and Te Ao Mārama board members accepted the Regional Forum’s report Achieving the Community’s Aspirations for Freshwater.
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Two marine pest species discovered at Rakiura Stewart Island
NewsDidemnum vexillum discovered at two locations in the waters around Rakiura/Stewart Island, as well as a further discovery of the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida (Undaria) at a new site.
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New harbourmaster direction issued
NewsThe harbourmaster has issued a new direction for vessels visiting Milford Sound.
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Southern agencies come together for climate change hui
NewsAll four Southland councils came together at a hui to progress Southland’s climate change response.
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New report highlights air pollution concerns for Southland
NewsA new report released yesterday highlights the health and social costs of air pollution in New Zealand.
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Invercargill records first air quality exceedance for 2022
NewsTwo months into our winter air quality monitoring period, Invercargill has recorded its first exceedance of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality.
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Councillors adopt 2022/23 Annual Plan
NewsCouncillors today adopted the 2022/23 Annual Plan, honouring their commitment in last year’s Long-term Plan to keep rates increases at an average of 5%, in spite of increasing financial pressures.
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Nominations now open for 2022 Environment Southland Community Awards
NewsNominations now open for 2022 Environment Southland Community Awards, recognising Southland’s environmental champions.
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Regional Council announces new chief executive
NewsEnvironment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell is pleased to announce the appointment of the council's new chief executive.
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Southland Regional Forum journey winds up with final workshop
NewsThe Southland Regional Forum met last week for its final two-day workshop at Te Rau Aroha Marae, Bluff.
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Building an integrated 'hauora-led' catchment management system
NewsOne of the Southland Regional Forum’s important recommendations focuses on hauora-led integrated catchment management for Murihiku Southland, says Southland Regional Forum chair Fiona Smith.
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LiDAR mapping gives detailed insights into Rakiura Stewart Island
NewsThe first set of high-resolution 3D mapping data for the Oban area of Rakiura Stewart Island has been released publicly as part of the Provincial Growth Fund-LiDAR elevation data capture project.
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Environment Southland creates Climate Change sub-committee
NewsAt this week’s Strategy and Policy Committee, councillors approved the formation of a Climate Change Sub-committee to help drive Environment Southland’s action on climate change.
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Divers remove 30,000kg of Undaria from Fiordland
NewsThe battle against ‘the gorse of the sea’ is off to a strong start after year one of the Jobs for Nature Fiordland Undaria Control Programme has come to a close.
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Winter air quality reporting begins
NewsSouthlanders are being urged to play their part in improving the region’s air quality as winter brings cooler temperatures to Invercargill and Gore.
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Aerial compliance inspections set to begin
NewsEnvironment Southland will undertake its first aerial compliance inspection of the winter grazing season at the start of June, weather permitting.
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Intensive winter grazing rule changes welcomed
NewsThe Government has announced changes to intensive winter grazing rules, making them more practical for councils and farmers to apply and comply with.