News
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Invercargill Bluff trail open for all to enjoy
NewsThe trail is a new addition to Southland’s recreational trail network and is part of the 3000km Te Araroa Trail that stretches the length of the country between Cape Reinga and Bluff.
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Southland shows resilience during challenging year
NewsThe 2020/21 year continued to be challenging for Environment Southland, impacting the Council’s finances and work programmes.
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Plan ahead for winter 2022
NewsFarmers are being encouraged to get ahead of the game when it comes to cultivation and strategic grazing planning for 2022, to build on the positive signs from this winter grazing season.
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About the regional forum – who's on it and what's it for?
NewsThe Regional Forum is a community-based group that will advise Environment Southland’s council and Te Ao Marama board members on how we can achieve the communities’ aspirations for freshwater.
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More funding available to protect Southland’s native biodiversity
NewsEnvironment Southland is now offering up to $300,000 per year for projects that help protect and enhance the region’s remaining native ecosystems.
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Community Awards' winners announced
NewsEnvironmental champions were recognised on Friday night.
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Be safe and share the lake
NewsBoaties are reminded to stay safe this Labour Weekend.
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Toxic algae found in Waituna Lagoon
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found low levels of toxic algae in Waituna Lagoon.
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Environment Southland assessing contamination at Tiwai Point
NewsEnvironment Southland is leading a programme of work to identify the degree and impact of contamination at Tiwai Point.
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Good work stops decline in waterways, but no improvements yet
NewsAn annual update of river water quality data on the LAWA (Land, Air, Water Aotearoa) website reveals that, in Southland, there has been little change in water quality over the last 10 years.
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Record low number of air quality exceedances
NewsInvercargill and Gore have recorded the best air quality results since monitoring began, for our latest winter monitoring season (1 May – 1 September).
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Advice from Southland group leads to practical rule changes
NewsEnvironment Southland welcomes the Government’s consultation on regulation changes making the intensive winter grazing rules more practical for councils and farmers.
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First winter grazing consent granted
NewsEnvironment Southland has granted its first intensive winter grazing consent.
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Regional Forum hears from stakeholders
NewsThe Regional Forum heard from different industry bodies, suppliers and a recreational group as it continued to progress the development of their recommendations to improve Southland’s freshwater.
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Long-term Plan adopted
NewsCouncillors adopted the Long-term Plan 2021-2031, which will set the scene for the next ten years, with a particular focus on the next three.
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AB Lime consent application granted
NewsAB Lime has been granted resource consents for its landfill operations, following a hearing in May.
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Sensors installed to provide clearer picture of Gore air quality
NewsA network of air quality sensors has been installed across Gore, as part of a research project commissioned by Environment Southland and being carried out by NIWA.
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Commitment to improving winter grazing practice remains strong
NewsEnvironment Southland remains committed to getting improvements in winter grazing practice across Southland.
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Big step forward in pump upgrade project
NewsThe order for two new pumps for the Lake Hawkins pump station on Stead Street has been confirmed.
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Excellent compliance found from aerial winter grazing inspections
NewsThis week’s first aerial compliance inspection confirmed farmers have prepared well for winter grazing.