Environment Southland

Improve accountability with better environmental monitoring, reporting, and strong enforcement where needed.

Reduce waste by backing zero-waste programmes and encouraging sustainable, reusable alternatives.

Restore native habitats by protecting biodiversity, managing pests, and supporting community planting projects.

Establish a clear vision, priorities and desired outcomes for protecting and enhancing Southland indigenous biodiversity.

Monitor environment by tracking ecosystem changes, assessing conditions and reporting findings to the community through ongoing programmes.

Set policies for sustainable development, resource management, waste reduction and protection of the region's environment and biodiversity.

Enforce pollution rules fairly and firmly so those who damage the environment are held accountable and communities are protected.

Leverage advanced scientific tools including real-time satellite data to efficiently monitor compliance with environmental rules.

Restore native habitat and back Predator Free Southland by expanding pest control and increasing funding for community group trapping networks.