News
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Notice of Catchment Liaison Committee AGMs
Public noticeHere is information about the 2023 round of Catchment Liaison Committee meetings
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Notice of Meetings for February
Public noticeHere are the Council and Committee meetings scheduled for February 2023
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Independent monitoring begins around Tiwai smelter
NewsIndependent monitoring is underway into the impact of any contaminants from the Tiwai aluminium smelter on the adjacent coastal marine area.
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Toxic algae found in the Waiau River upstream Excelsior Creek
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae in the Waiau River near the Excelsior Creek inflow.
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RMA Application - Blue Sky Meats (NZ) Ltd
Public noticeBlue Sky Meats (NZ) Ltd has made application for resource consents.
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Mataura stop bank strengthening in full swing
NewsStrengthening of the 600-metre section of Mataura stop bank, identified at risk of erosion pre-Christmas, is in full swing this week.
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Southland shifts to water shortage response Status 2
NewsEnvironment Southland is moving to Status 2 of its water shortage response levels today, which involves active monitoring of water levels across the region.
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Toxic algae found at Hamilton Burn
NewsEnvironment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of toxic algae at Hamilton Burn, at Affleck Road.
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Flurry of stop bank improvements underway across Murihiku
NewsStop bank improvements across Murihiku Southland are underway this month, as part of the Resilient River Communities project.
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Environment Court releases interim plan decision
NewsAn interim decision on the proposed Southland Water and Land Plan has been received from the Environment Court.
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Prepare early for a dry summer
NewsFollowing on from last summers’ record dry March, and drought across Southland, Environment Southland is encouraging Southlanders to prepare early for a potential repeat event.
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Erosion a risk for Mataura stop bank
NewsRiver engineers have raised concerns about a 600m section of riverbank along the Mataura township that is at risk of erosion.
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Nicol Horrell to lead Mayoral Forum
NewsEnvironment Southland chairman Nicol Horrell has been elected chair of the Southland Mayoral Forum.
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Drainage Rating District Work Schedules
Public noticeMaintenance of our waterways and drains will continue in 2023.
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Environmental compliance remains strong during 2021-22
NewsContinued improvement in winter grazing practices was a feature of environmental monitoring during 2021-22.
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Make smart choices this swimming season
NewsThe first results of Environment Southland’s summer water quality monitoring programme will be available this weekend.
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Successful three days for Southland Enviroschools
NewsOver 220 students, teachers and supporters gathered in three river catchments over three days to learn about the importance of waterways in Southland.
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RMA Consent Application - Fawna Farms Limited
Public noticeEnvironment Southland has received applications for consent by Fawna Frms Limited relating to dairying activities
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Notice of Meetings for December
Public noticeHere are the meetings of Council scheduled for the month of December
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Undaria found in Dusky Cove, Tamatea/Dusky Sound, Fiordland
NewsA new discovery of the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida in Fiordland is disappointing but it should not discourage people from following the rules.
