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Environment Southland - Latest News [Page 11]
Emerging Contaminants Information Referred to Government
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 6:30 pm | Environment Southland
Environment Southland is referring a report to the Government requesting that a national agency investigate options for managing emerging contaminants after traces of anti-coagulants were found in the livers of fish in some Southland rivers. More >>
Early Stages for Proposed Mineral Explorations
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 6:29 pm | Environment Southland
Environment Southland councillors discussed the potential impacts of exploration activities for minerals in the Longwood Range at today’s Environmental Management Committee meeting. More >>
The Facts on the New Open Fire Ban
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 4:12 pm | Environment Southland
The installation of new open fires that burn sold fuel such as coal or wood is no longer possible for homes in the Invercargill and Gore airsheds. The ban came into effect on 4 June 2013 in Invercargill and on 29 June 2013 in Gore. More >>
The Facts on the New Open Fire Ban
Tuesday, 9 July 2013, 9:55 am | Environment Southland
The installation of new open fires that burn solid fuel such as coal or wood is no longer possible for homes in the Invercargill and Gore airsheds. The ban came into effect on 4 June 2013 in Invercargill and on 29 June 2013 in Gore. More >>
Bringing the Community Up to Speed on Air Quality
Friday, 21 June 2013, 2:51 pm | Environment Southland
A community meeting is being held in Invercargill next week following a suggestion put to the Regional Council to provide information to locals about the recently installed air quality monitoring equipment in Glengarry. More >>
Public Reminder about Chinchillas
Friday, 7 June 2013, 9:58 am | Environment Southland
Environment Southland has recently heard that a small number of people may be keeping or breeding Chinchillas, and Biosecurity Manager Richard Bowman is keen to remind people that the furry little animals aren’t welcome. More >>
Snow Melt Contributes to High River Levels
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 11:35 am | Environment Southland
Southland river levels remain higher than normal today following heavy rainfall during the early hours of Sunday morning. However, the levels are now falling at most monitoring sites, except the Mataura River at Seaward Downs, which is expected to peak this ... More >>
Mataura River Remains High, Some Flooding Expected
Monday, 3 June 2013, 10:21 am | Environment Southland
The Mataura River remains high this morning (Monday) with some flooding expected as it moves down through the catchment. More >>
Mataura River in Flood
Monday, 3 June 2013, 10:05 am | Environment Southland
Most rivers in Southland continue to be above normal levels due to heavy rainfall early this morning, but the Mataura River is particularly high this evening. More >>
Southland Rivers Continue to the Rise
Monday, 3 June 2013, 10:02 am | Environment Southland
Most rivers in Southland continue to have higher than normal levels in the upper catchments following heavy rainfall during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). More >>
Southland Rivers on the Rise
Sunday, 2 June 2013, 12:44 pm | Environment Southland
Environment Southland has activated its flood warning broadcast following heavy rain during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Most Southland rivers have levels currently above normal in the upper catchments. More >>
Dry Conditions Easing
Tuesday, 9 April 2013, 4:15 pm | Environment Southland
Rainfall during the past week has eased Southland’s dry conditions, however more is required to bring river flows up to their normal flow for this time of year and to avoid cut-offs for some consent holders. More >>
Breathe Easy… Deadline Extended
Thursday, 4 April 2013, 12:34 pm | Environment Southland
Breathe Easy… Deadline Extended The 5 April deadline for people to return the Breathe Easy… air quality questionnaire has been pushed out to Friday, 12 April 2013. Environment Southland had arranged for the Breathe Easy… discussion paper ... More >>
New River Estuary Odour Gets Up People’s Noses
Thursday, 28 March 2013, 5:05 pm | Environment Southland
Reports of an unpleasant odour from the New River Estuary are most likely a result of the dry conditions and people should avoid water-based activities in areas that smell bad and/or where black sediment is visible. More >>
Draft Annual Plan 2013–14 is Adopted
Wednesday, 27 March 2013, 4:49 pm | Environment Southland
The Council this morning adopted Environment Southland’s Draft Annual Plan and budget for 2013–14. More >>
Tough Choices Ahead on how Homes are Heated
Thursday, 21 March 2013, 3:28 pm | Environment Southland
Air quality in Invercargill and Gore is among the worst in New Zealand, thanks to the prevalence of open fires and old-style solid fuel burners in homes in both communities. More >>
Well Managed Crack Willows Needed for River Stability
Friday, 8 March 2013, 5:07 pm | Environment Southland
Environment Southland’s programme to manage willows along Southland’s waterways is based on the need to maintain stable river channels, but also takes environmental factors into account and has been developed after consultation with a range of interest ... More >>
Wasps Making their Presence Felt
Friday, 18 January 2013, 1:23 pm | Environment Southland
Environment Southland is currently receiving calls daily from people bothered by wasps. More >>
Southland Rivers Adverse for Swimming & Water Activities
Thursday, 10 January 2013, 5:11 pm | Environment Southland
High and elevated levels of faecal contamination have been detected in four fresh water areas where people commonly swim and enjoy other water-based recreation. More >>
Southland Rivers Running High
Thursday, 3 January 2013, 11:58 am | Environment Southland
Persistent and widespread rainfall in the 24 hours to midnight mean Southland rivers are running higher than usual and still rising in some places. Floodwarnings are already in place for the Mataura, Aparima and Oreti rivers. More >>
