News

New tool provides easy access to local hazards information

A new online tool providing easy access to Southland’s natural hazards information has been launched.

Toxic algae found in Longridge Stream

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of potentially toxic algae in the Longridge Stream at Sandstone, Balfour.

Surface flooding and river levels affecting farmland and roads

Flood warnings are still in place for several rivers, but many rivers have peaked and are starting to fall.

Notice of Meetings of Committees and Council - October 2023

Here is the list of meetings for the Southland Regional Council (trading as Environment Southland) scheduled for the month of October 2023.

​Electoral System and Right to Demand a Poll

Toxic algae found in Waimea Stream

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae in the Waimea Stream at Mandeville.

Navigation Safety Bylaw review prioritised

Environment Southland councillors agreed today to progress the review of the Navigation Safety Bylaws at the Strategy and Policy Committee meeting.

Project update – Stead Street Pump Station

Environment Southland and its consultants have agreed to a solution after design and construction issues were discovered recently at the Stead Street Pump Station.

Toxic algae found in Mataura Catchment

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at Longridge Stream at Sandstone, Balfour.

Murihiku Slow the Flow Project funding announced

​Environment Southland has been granted $370,000 for a two-year climate adaptation project aimed at identifying ways of better protecting high flood risk areas in Southland.

Stead Street update

An update was provided to the Finance and Performance Committee on an issue discovered at the Stead Street Pump Station construction project.

Environment Southland financial result better than budgeted for year

A prudent approach to managing the budget, with better than expected Marine Fee income and investment returns has turned around a forecast deficit and will rebuild reserves.

Notice of Meetings of Council and Committees for September 2023

Here are the meetings of the Southland Regional Council (trading as Environment Southland) for the month of September 2023

RMA Application - Southland District Council - Balfour

We have received resource consent application from Southland District Council in relation to its wastewater treatment plant at Balfour.

RMA Application - Environment Southland's Catchment Operations

An application for consents for activities adjacent to Middleton Road South, Fortrose.

RMA Application - Southland District Council

Southland District Council has applied for resource consents for activities at 3 Gap Road West, Winton

RMA Application - Edendale Wyndham Wastewater Treatment Plant

Environment Southland has received a resource consent application in relation to the Edendale Wyndham Wastewater Treatment Plant

Catchment context tool launches for Freshwater Farm Plans

​Environment Southland launched its catchment context tool today to help farmers in the Aparima area develop their Freshwater Farm Plans.

Progress made on Mataura River flood protection projects

Rock protection work along the true right bank of the Mataura River at Mataura is about to get underway.

Resource Consent Application

Resource Consent Application - Mr C Harpur, South West Marine Services