A second interim decision on the proposed Southland Water and Land Plan has been received from the Environment Court.

This week’s aerial compliance inspections saw positive improvements in winter grazing practices.

Last winter, a spotlight was shone on the environmental and animal welfare concerns of feeding stock during winter in Southland. Read how John Douglas is tackling winter grazing this year.

It might look like just a giant pond, but this project to reduce sediment and nutrients entering the Waihopai River and New River Estuary, is already proving successful.

We are pleased to announce that Fiona Smith is the chair of the Regional Forum.

Come along to the third public session with Regional Forum members in Te Anau on Thursday 20 June, 6pm.

Come along to the second public session with Regional Forum members in Gore on Friday 10 May, 2pm.

Expressions of interest to join the Regional Forum closed on Friday and 60 applications were received.

Environment Southland has notified its revised Progressive Implementation Programme.

In July, ES councillors gave the green light to progressing the People, Water and Land programme.