News
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Water Shortage Direction ends
NewsThe Water Shortage Direction put in place two weeks ago to halt irrigation in the region will expire tonight. Following a review today, Environment Southland will not extend this.
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Water Shortage Direction update #5
NewsAfter a review today, Environment Southland has decided to keep the Water Shortage Direction in place until 11.59pm on Wednesday, 13 April.
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Water Shortage Direction review decision
NewsAfter a review today, Environment Southland has decided to keep the Water Shortage Direction in place until at least Monday, 11 April.
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Regional Coastal Plan consultation begins
NewsConsultation on a proposed plan change to the Regional Coastal Plan which will see temporary new measures put in place on commercial surface water activities in Fiordland.
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Water Shortage update #4
NewsSome much needed rain has fallen across Southland in the past 24 hours providing some relief to the low river levels
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Media statement – Awarua fire
NewsEnvironment Southland is in regular contact with Fire and Emergency New Zealand as they battle the fire burning in Awarua.
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Water Shortage Direction amendment #3
NewsEnvironment Southland has issued a further amended the Water Shortage Direction today.
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Water Shortage Direction amendment #2
NewsThe Water Shortage Direction issued yesterday has been amended to exclude the water takes from the upper Mataura River catchment.
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Water Shortage Direction issued for Southland irrigators #1
NewsEnvironment Southland has taken the unprecedented step of issuing a Water Shortage Direction covering the whole of Southland.
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Te Ara Taurapa (Invercargill/Bluff Trail) officially opened
NewsTe Ara Taurapa, the trail between Bluff and Invercargill, is officially open – bringing to fruition a fantastic, collaborative achievement many years in the making.
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Returning some areas to wetlands is essential
NewsWetlands play an incredibly important function in the health of Southland’s freshwater, and the Southland Regional Forum will be recommending a more defined plan be put in place.
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Coastal areas driest on record
NewsCoastal areas are the driest since Environment Southland’s records began, as the dry, warm weather continues across the region.
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Mana whenua representatives appointed
NewsEnvironment Southland, in partnership with Te Ao Marama, is strengthening its relationship with Ngai Tahu ki Murihiku
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Water levels low across Southland
NewsParts of Southland are beginning to suffer from the extended dry, warm weather.
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Council support for winter grazing improvements
NewsES staff will be out and about in the region identifying potential winter grazing risks this month to help farmers prepare for the upcoming season.
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Environment Southland chief executive retires
NewsRob Phillips is retiring after two terms as chief executive.
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Chairman Nicol Horrell responds to DairyNZ
NewsChairman Nicol Horrell responds to DairyNZ
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Environment Southland office closure
NewsAs a precautionary measure, Environment Southland closed its office today.
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Eastern Southland stop bank improvements underway
NewsWork to strengthen, raise and reshape the stop bank at Boundary Creek, north of Mataura, is expected to be complete by the end of February.
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Toxic algae possibly widespread in Southland rivers
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of toxic algae at the Aparima River at Otautau.