Environment

Environment Southland’s latest monitoring has found elevated levels of the toxic algae benthic cyanobacteria in the Waikaia River at Waikaia. These algae can produce toxins that are harmful to people and animals if swallowed, or through contact with skin. People and animals (dogs in particular) shou

Southland water enthusiasts are urged to be vigilant about keeping their equipment clean, in an effort to prevent freshwater pests, like lake snow from spreading to more of the region’s waterways. Recent samples from one of Meridian’s Manapouri Power Station cooling water units tested positive for t

Close to 500 people packed the Corinthian Centre last night to see SPW’s first flagship Live Event of 2019 ‘Fight for Gold!’ Despite other huge events going on in Invercargill that evening including the Zirka Circus and a two day Speedfest at Teretonga Park we were thrilled to see such an awesome tu

A trust protecting one of the world’s rarest penguin species says its local population is at crisis point. Three yellow-eyed penguins died at Curio Bay in the Catlins over the New Year, bringing the coastal colony’s population down to a single nesting pair. DOC operations manager for the Murihiku Di

Southland residents have been advised to check for flood warnings as rivers continue to rise after heavy rainfall yesterday. More than 80 millimetres of rain was recorded in some areas within 24 hours as wet and windy conditions damaged roads and caused power outages. Southland Regional Council has

Following last summer’s water shortage, Environment Southland is encouraging Southlanders to prepare early for a potential repeat event. Director of science and information Graham Sevicke-Jones said the region received good amounts of rain over winter and spring, however not all underground aquifers

A group of Aprima farmers briefed Environment Minister David Parker on a project they have initiated, in Otautau on Friday (September 21). The Aparima Community Engagement (ACE) project is encouraging farmers in the area to move towards improved land management practices to help build environmental

Southlanders have the chance to witness a dance spectacle like none other when the Highland Dance Company of New Zealand performs its full-length stage show “Heart of the Highlands” at the Invercargill Civic Theatre next month. Formed in 2010 by the New Zealand Academy of Highland and National Danci