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.
Read More >Velvetleaf found on Southland property
A single case of the potentially devastating pest weed ‘velvetleaf’ has been identified on a Southland property.
Read More >Estuary Walkway Bridge, Boardwalk closed
The Invercargill Estuary Walkway Bridge and Boardwalk are closed until further notice.
Read More >$11.5 million water treatment plant upgrade
The Branxholme Water Treatment Plant will undergo an $11.5 million dollar upgrade to provide cleaner drinking water.
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