The public now has the opportunity provide feedback.on a plan to help protect Fiordland from marine pests. The plan was publicly notified on 9 April 2016.
Read More >Nominations open for Environment Awards
Nominations are now open for the annual Southland Community Environment Awards awards
Read More >Council takes Niagara Sawmilling Co Ltd to Court
The Invercargill City Council alleges that the Niagara Sawmilling Company Ltd has breached the night-time noise rule in the District Plan.
Read More >60 pest plants found, search teams doubled
Staff from all Southland councils are checking fodder beet crops this week in the search for the pest plant velvetleaf. More than 60 velvetleaf plants have been found in various stages of maturity.
Read More >Checking for invasive weed
Southland farmers are being urged to to check their crops now for the pest weed velvetleaf and not wait for biosecurity inspection teams.
Read More >Free dog microchipping a success
The first free microchipping event at the Dog Park a great success: about 250 dogs were microchopped and 88 dogs were registered for the first time.
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