Proposed changes to the Southland Water and Land Plan
Environment Southland has requested three changes to the Southland Water and Land Plan: align farm-plan rules for 20–50 hectare properties, allow riverbed work to protect infrastructure, and enable water-quality mitigations.
- Closing date
- 14 September 2026
- Added to Civics
- 12 September 2026
- Source category
- Local government
- Source body
- Environment Southland
- Last checked
- 12 September 2026
Closed 9 days ago
Plain-English summary
Environment Southland has requested three changes to the Southland Water and Land Plan: align farm-plan rules for 20–50 hectare properties, allow riverbed work to protect infrastructure, and enable water-quality mitigations.
Read the official consultation material for the detailed proposal, supporting documents and submission method.
Why it matters
The 2025 Freshwater Farm Plan Regulations created a disconnect with the Plan for properties between 20 and 50 hectares.
The changes could enable work in riverbeds to protect bridges and flood protection structures.
The changes could enable wetlands and other physical measures to improve water quality.
Who may care
- Properties between 20 and 50 hectares
- Parties likely to be affected by modifications or removal of Plan provisions
How to make a submission
- Read the official consultation material.
- Submit feedback through the official consultation page before the closing date.
Disclaimer
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