News
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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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Notice of meetings for October
Public noticeThe following meetings of Council and its Committees will be held during the month of October 2021.
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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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Expressions of Interest - Closed
Public noticeWe're preparing to strengthen the Mataura River stopbanks at Gore and Wyndham and are seeking material sources.
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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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Notice of Meetings for September
Public noticeThe following are the meetings of Southland Regional Council (trading as Environment Southland) and its Committees, coming up during the month of September.
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First winter grazing consent granted
NewsEnvironment Southland has granted its first intensive winter grazing consent.
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Notice of Meetings for August
Public noticeThe following meetings of Council and its Committees will be held during the month of August.
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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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Notice of Cancellation of Meeting
Public noticeThe Ordinary meeting of Council scheduled for 21 July 2021 is cancelled
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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.
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Aerial compliance inspection scheduled for this week
NewsEnvironment Southland will undertake its first aerial compliance inspection of the winter grazing season this week (weather permitting).
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Nominations now open for 2021 Environment Southland Community Awards
NewsThis year, new categories have been introduced that reflect some of the environmental challenges the region is facing, including water quality and biodiversity.
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Decisions made on Long-term Plan proposals
NewsCouncillors today agreed to proceed with a 20% general rates increase, during their Long-term Plan deliberations.
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Notice of Council and Committee meetings for July 2021
Public noticeThe following meetings of Council and its Committees will be held in July 2021