News
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October weather event
NewsYesterday’s stormy blast has left its mark, with a state of emergency declared for the Southland region.
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Dairy farmers lead the way in winter grazing practices
NewsThe 2025 winter grazing season has highlighted encouraging improvements within the dairy sector.
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Environment Southland launches new mapping platform
NewsEnvironment Southland has launched SouthMaps – a new online mapping platform that brings together public information into one easy-to-use digital hub.
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Fresh faces and familiar names join Environment Southland Council
NewsEnvironment Southland has confirmed the results of the 2025 local elections, welcoming a mix of new and returning councillors who will represent communities across Murihiku Southland.
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Notice of Meetings for November 2025
Public noticeHere are the meetings of the Committee and Council of the Southland Regional Council, to be held during the month of November.
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New government co-funding boosts flood work across Murihiku Southland
NewsToday’s announcement of new Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF) co-funding marks the third round of central government investment in Murihiku Southland’s flood-risk-reduction programme since 2020.
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Joint Waituna Lagoon opening consent granted
NewsA panel of three independent commissioners has granted a resource consent application to enable the managed opening of Waituna Lagoon to the sea.
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Annual Report characterised by progress and engagement
NewsThe Annual Report 2024-25 highlights a year of strong community engagement, environmental achievements, and strategic partnerships, against a backdrop of national reform and change.
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Report highlights environmental commitment
NewsThe Council has today approved the Compliance Monitoring Report 2024–25.
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Hands-on environmental leaders celebrated
NewsEnvironmental leaders of today and the future were celebrated at the 29th Environment Southland Community Awards in Invercargill on Friday evening.
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Australasian award recognises work in disaster resilience
NewsEnvironment Southland staff member, Jo Paterson, has won an Australasian award in recognition of her work in emergency management and disaster resilience.
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Notice of meetings of Council and Committees - October 2025 (Updated)
Public noticeThe following Council and Committee meetings will be held in Regional House, 220 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill during the month of October.
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Winter grazing invoice comments inaccurate
NewsSouthland farmers can be assured that comments from Federated Farmers about Environment Southland’s winter grazing invoices are inaccurate.
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Winter air quality improves
NewsThis winter’s cleaner air in Invercargill and Gore is a win for our community’s health, but lasting change requires ongoing commitment.
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Murihiku Southland celebrates six years of no rooks
NewsSouthland has marked this milestone thanks to proactive biosecurity efforts and strong community support.
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Public invited to Meet the Candidates Event
NewsA Meet the Candidates Evening will be held on Wednesday, 10 September.
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Catchment improvement funding open
NewsEnvironment Southland’s catchment improvement funding is once again available for innovative landowners in need of a boost to get their project going.
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Further Notice of Election and Declaration of Elected Candidates
Public noticeNominations have closed for the 2025 triennial local authority elections. Listed below are details of the confirmed candidates for Environment Southland.
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Notice of Council Workshop - Thursday, 21 August 2025
Public noticeThe following workshop will be held in public session, on Thursday 21 August 2025, at Environment Southland's offices, 220 North Road, Waikiwi, Invercargill
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Murihiku Slow the Flow delivers promising findings
NewsA two-year programme designed to explore how Murihiku Southland could broaden its thinking to include nature-based solutions to help reduce flood risk is coming to an end.
