News

Southern Discoveries update

Environment Southland marine and compliance staff visited Milford Sound today to inspect the Southern Discoveries building which sank earlier this week.

Farmers urged to check systems in the wake of pollution incidents

Environment Southland is advising farmers to be aware of the ground conditions and to check their systems before irrigating.

Eighteen submissions received on representation review

Environment Southland councillors will hear from community members this week in the next phase of its representation review.

Regional climate change strategy taking shape

A regional climate change strategy aligning local government efforts in Murihiku Southland is taking shape.

‘Te Kupeka o Waimātaitai’ new Stead St pump station officially opened

​A critical piece of regional infrastructure - ‘Te Kupeka o Waimātaitai’, the Stead St pump station – was officially opened today (16 August) in Invercargill.

Response from Chairman Horrell on SDC's release about amalgamation

Notice of Meetings for the month of September

The following meetings of the Committees and Council of the Southland Regional Council will be held in Regional House, 220 North Road, Invercargill, unless otherwise stated.

Southland flood protection projects gain government funding

Three Southland flood protection projects will benefit from today’s announcement of Government funding for climate resilience projects across the country.

Southland LiDAR mapping project completed

​A four-year joint project to deliver three-dimensional, high-resolution mapping of Murihiku Southland has been completed.

RMA Public Notice - Waituna Lagoon

A resource consent application has been lodged relating to periodic opening of the Waituna Lagoon

First air quality exceedance for Gore in four years

​Gore has recorded its first exceedance of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality in four years.

Bluff boaties urged to check bilge pumps

Environment Southland is urging Southern boaties to check they’re not inadvertently pumping fuel from their bilge or when taking on fuel after intermittent reports of oil leakages in Bluff Harbour.

Joint transport plan approved by Environment Southland

Environment Southland councillors have approved the revised Southland Regional Land Transport Plan. This covers transport projects in the 2024/27 period.

Notice of Council meetings for August

Here are the meetings of the Southland Regional Council and its Committees scheduled for the month of July 2024

Notice of Representation Arrangements Review Initial Proposal

Under section 19I of the Local Electoral Act 2001, Environment Southland is required to carry out a review of its representation arrangements for at least the 2025 triennial elections.

Feedback sought on representation review

Environment Southland is asking for the community’s help to decide on the makeup of council ahead of the 2025 local body elections.

Environment Southland adopts 2024-2034 Long-term Plan

Environment Southland councillors today (17 July) adopted the 2024-2034 Long-term Plan – Investing in Southland Whakangao Ki Murihiku.

Invercargill records first two air quality exceedances for 2024

Invercargill has recorded its first two exceedances of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality just days apart.

Notice of Council and Committee meetings for the month of July 2024

Here are the scheduled Council and Committee meetings for July 2024

Resource consent application lodged for new Waituna Lagoon opening

Waituna Lagoon, part of the Awarua-Waituna wetland complex is recognised as a wetland of international significance.