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Potential wallaby sighting near Te Anau prompts investigation
NewsFollowing a wallaby report this week, Environment Southland is undertaking initial investigations have indicated the possible presence of the pest near Te Anau.
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High water levels at Waituna Lagoon causes concern
NewsEnvironment Southland is continuing to actively monitor elevated water levels in the Waituna Lagoon.
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Feedback sought on release of weed killing creepy-crawlies
NewsEnvironment Southland is seeking public feedback on a proposal to introduce two new biocontrol agents.
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Environment Southland confirms freshwater approach
NewsEnvironment Southland has confirmed its approach to improving freshwater and it involves a focus on working with communities and delaying the plan change to set limits.
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Environment Southland releases end of year financial result
NewsEnvironment Southland has ended the year in a more positive financial position than budgeted in the midst of challenging economic conditions, with better than expected returns on investment income.
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Submissions on joint Waituna Lagoon application have closed
NewsSubmissions on the joint resource consent application to open Waituna Lagoon to the sea by Te Rūnanga o Awarua, the Department of Conservation, and Environment Southland, closed on 3 September 2024.
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Further update: Southern Discoveries
NewsEnvironment Southland has been advised there has been no further damage to the building which sank in Milford Sound last week despite the weekend’s rough weather.
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Farm plans important tool in Southland
NewsThis week the government announced a pause to the rollout of the national farm plan system.
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Southern Discoveries update
NewsEnvironment Southland marine and compliance staff visited Milford Sound today to inspect the Southern Discoveries building which sank earlier this week.
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Farmers urged to check systems in the wake of pollution incidents
NewsEnvironment Southland is advising farmers to be aware of the ground conditions and to check their systems before irrigating.
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Eighteen submissions received on representation review
NewsEnvironment Southland councillors will hear from community members this week in the next phase of its representation review.
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Regional climate change strategy taking shape
NewsA regional climate change strategy aligning local government efforts in Murihiku Southland is taking shape.
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‘Te Kupeka o Waimātaitai’ new Stead St pump station officially opened
NewsA critical piece of regional infrastructure - ‘Te Kupeka o Waimātaitai’, the Stead St pump station – was officially opened today (16 August) in Invercargill.
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Response from Chairman Horrell on SDC's release about amalgamation
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Southland flood protection projects gain government funding
NewsThree Southland flood protection projects will benefit from today’s announcement of Government funding for climate resilience projects across the country.
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Southland LiDAR mapping project completed
NewsA four-year joint project to deliver three-dimensional, high-resolution mapping of Murihiku Southland has been completed.
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First air quality exceedance for Gore in four years
NewsGore has recorded its first exceedance of the National Environmental Standards for Air Quality in four years.
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Bluff boaties urged to check bilge pumps
NewsEnvironment 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.
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Joint transport plan approved by Environment Southland
NewsEnvironment Southland councillors have approved the revised Southland Regional Land Transport Plan. This covers transport projects in the 2024/27 period.
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Feedback sought on representation review
NewsEnvironment Southland is asking for the community’s help to decide on the makeup of council ahead of the 2025 local body elections.