News
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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.
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Presentation to Local Government Commission (LGC)
NewsPresentation to Local Government Commission (LGC) on Tuesday 16 December 2025 by Environment Southland Chair Jeremy McPhail.
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Southland launches mobile lifejacket library
NewsEnvironment Southland’s maritime team has joined forces with ACC to help Southern boaties stay safe on the water this summer with a mobile lifejacket library.
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RMA reform must deliver for Southland
NewsGovernment announcement sets out a significant shift in environmental management. Our priority is to ensure Southland’s interests remain at the forefront of any framework.
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Check water quality before you pack your togs and towels
NewsEnvironment Southland has begun its summer monitoring of 22 popular beaches, lakes, and rivers to help keep swimmers safe.
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New strategy for Undaria management in Fiordland
NewsThe multi-agency programme to manage the invasive seaweed Undaria pinnatifida in the Fiordland (Te Moana o Atawhenua) Marine Area is entering a new phase.
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Hearing - Dangerous, Earthquake-prone and Flood-prone Dams Policy
Public noticeThis hearing will be held in Regional House, 220 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill
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Local government changes must work for Southland
NewsEnvironment Southland’s new council is at the centre of sweeping changes proposed by central government.
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Council chooses committee structure, chairs and members
NewsToday, in its first ordinary meeting, the Council decided on its committee structure and appointed chairs and members.
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New grant empowers Southland communities to protect biodiversity
NewsEnvironment Southland is launching the Biodiversity Community Group Grant, a new funding initiative designed to strengthen the region’s biodiversity from the ground up.
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Our Changing Climate – Community Survey 2025
NewsWe’re keen to get your thoughts on our changing climate.
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Southland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group
Public noticeThere is to be an emergency meeting of this group held in the Council Chamber, 220 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill
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New Environment Southland chair elected
NewsEnvironment Southland’s new council was unanimous in electing Jeremy McPhail as chair at its inaugural meeting this afternoon.
