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Council appoints new Chief Executive, Stephen Hall
NewsEnvironment Southland has appointed Stephen Hall as its new Chief Executive and he will begin in the role on 20 July.
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Council sets compliance approach for winter grazing season
NewsEnvironment Southland’s compliance approach for the 2026 winter grazing season will focus on clarity, consistency, and support for landowners as they transition into new farm planning requirements.
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Smart wintering field days showcase technology and soil science
NewsSmart wintering field days at Waiau and Pukerau next week are a great opportunity to check in on grazing plans ahead of the start of the season.
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Murihiku Southland Climate Change Impact Assessment report released
NewsAn updated and expanded climate impact assessment for Murihiku Southland will help the region plan and prepare for climate risks and opportunities now and in the future.
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Waihōpai River monitoring equipment damaged
NewsEnvironment Southland staff are disappointed river monitoring equipment at the Waihōpai Dam has been stolen while other equipment has been badly damaged.
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Have your say on the future of local government in Southland
NewsSouthlanders are being encouraged to take part in an important conversation about the future of local government in the region
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Datagrid NZ Partnership Limited - Resource Consents
Public noticeInformation relating to the resource consents granted to Datagrid for the datacentre near Makarewa.
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The beetles take the stage – biocontrol begins
NewsEnvironment Southland has unleashed a new ally in the fight against Chilean flame creeper, releasing leaf‑feeding beetles (Blaptea elguetai)
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Reforestation plan part of holistic vision for Waituna
NewsA multi-year native planting plan is set to get underway as part of a 100-year reforestation vision at Waituna.
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Beetle approved to battle flame creeper
NewsIn a win for the battle against Chilean flame creeper, Environment Southland welcomes the decision by the EPA to approve the release of a leaf feeding beetle to help control the highly invasive weed.
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New report draws from decades of scientific nitrate information
NewsEnvironment Southland has released a report that summarises the current state of knowledge on the magnitude and extent of groundwater nitrate contamination in Southland.
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Change needed but Simplifying Local Government proposal risky
NewsEnvironment Southland strongly opposes the suggested timing of the Government’s Simplifying Local Government proposal and has serious concerns about several aspects of it.
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Greater recognition for Southland emergencies essential
NewsEnvironment Southland believes the Government’s intention to strengthen the emergency management system is urgent given the increasingly frequent and severe weather events being experienced.
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Greater opportunity for local input & clarity on costs needed in Bills
NewsThe Council’s submission on the Government’s Planning and Natural Environment Bills calls for greater opportunity for local public input and considerations to be taken into account.
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Broad Bay celebrates a clean sweep
NewsSuccessful eradication of the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida (Undaria) from Broad Bay, Rakiura/Stewart Island.
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Maritime incident reported
NewsEnvironment Southland has been informed by the Rescue Coordination Centre NZ (RCCNZ) that a 4.3m vessel ran aground in the South Fiord of Lake Te Anau.
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Rates capping cannot undermine community resilience
NewsThe Council has approved (9/02/2026) Environment Southland’s submission on the Government’s rates capping proposal.
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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.
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Public consultation opens on key Southland bylaws
NewsEnvironment Southland is inviting feedback on two bylaws that play a critical role in safeguarding the region’s waterways and ensuring the safety of the local community.
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Floating logs pose risk to boaties on Ōreti River
NewsEnvironment Southland is warning boaties to take extra care on the Ōreti River where large semi-submerged logs are on the move.
