News
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Toxic algae at the Upukerora River at Te Anau-Milford Road
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found high levels of potentially toxic algae in the Upukerora River at Te Anau-Milford Road.
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ES Councillors endorse Proposed Regional Climate Change Strategy
NewsThe Proposed Regional Climate Change Strategy for Murihiku Southland was endorsed at Thursday’s Environment Southland Council meeting.
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Waikawa Integrated Catchment Management Plan – Online Survey + Mapping
NewsBoffa Miskell Ltd has been appointed, through the Essential Freshwater Fund, to develop an Integrated Catchment Management Plan.
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Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plans 2021-2031
Public noticeDraft mid-term review of the Otago Southland Regional Land Transport Plans 2021-2031
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Local State of Emergency declared for Bluecliffs
NewsSDC Mayor Rob Scott declared a local state of emergency for Bluecliffs following significant erosion and risks to life and property.
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Waituna Lagoon - Public safety warning
NewsThe public is being urged to avoid the area around the opening to the sea.
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Waituna Lagoon opened to the sea
NewsThe Waituna Lagoon was mechanically opened to the sea, with the aim of preventing imminent, severe ecological harm.
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Environment Southland to use emergency powers to open Waituna Lagoon
NewsEnvironment Southland will use emergency works powers available to it under the Resource Management Act to mechanically open the Waituna Lagoon.
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40th anniversary of 1984 Southland floods
NewsAs a significant anniversary approaches – the importance of maintaining and investing in flood infrastructure in Murihiku Southland is more crucial than ever.
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Notice of Meetings of Council and its Committees - February 2024
Public noticeHere is the list of meetings of the Committees and Council of the Southland Regional Council trading as Environment Southland, for the month of February 2024
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Toxic algae alert for Waituna Lagoon
NewsFollowing the detection of an algal bloom in Waituna Lagoon, Environment Southland is advising the public against swimming, fishing or taking seafood from the lagoon.
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Toxic algae found at the dam on the Waihōpai River
NewsToxic algae found in Waihopai River upstream of Queens Drive.
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Boaties Urged To Look Out For Railway Irons
NewsEnvironment Southland is urging boaties to be on the lookout for hazards when enjoying time on Southland rivers this summer.
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Water quality monitoring helps to protect Southland swimmers
NewsSouthlanders can get ready to make a splash this summer with Environment Southland’s summer water monitoring getting underway.
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Appeal period for Regional Coastal Plan for Southland (Plan Change 5)
Public noticeNewsCouncil has accepted the recommendations of the Hearing Panel on Plan Change 5, and if you made a submission you may appeal the decision before 16 Feb 2024.
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Toxic algae found in the Waiau River upstream Excelsior Creek
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of potentially toxic algae in the Waiau River near the Excelsior Creek inflow.
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Notice of meetings of Committees and Council - December 2023
Public noticeHere are the meetings that are scheduled to be held by the Committees and Council of Environment Southland (the Southland Regional Council), during the month of December 2023
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Remediation plan needed to address Tiwai contamination
NewsA new report on New Zealand Aluminium Smelters' data confirms our initial understanding of numerous legacy and ongoing sources of contamination to the environment.
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Regional Air Plan 2016 Amended
Public noticeAmendments have been made to our Regional Air Plan 2016 - please read on.
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Environmental compliance remains strong during 2022-23
NewsMore reporting and a general trend of improvement across many environmental measures are features of the 2022/23 Compliance Monitoring Report.
