Written by Matthew Rosenberg
Residents at Bluff could face further delays to a compliant outfall pipe after Invercargill City Council was formally warned over wastewater spilling onto the foreshore.
A fifth of the budget has gone on temporary office moves for staff, as Invercargill City Council still has no timeframe for repairing its ageing headquarters.
Ratepayers are still waiting to hear whether Environment Southland has approved a cut to its South Port stake after two closed meetings.
Complaints have climbed to 95 in the past year, as Invercargill council warns poor dog ownership may be worsening alongside attacks.
Ratepayers could see lower risk exposure if the council proceeds, after discussions on a possible sell-down and a record $16.1 million profit.
Emergency response funding could be squeezed under planned rates caps, prompting Southland Civil Defence to seek an exemption from the Minister.
Residents could face weaker flood protection after a former chief financial officer accused Environment Southland of failing to deliver promised work.
Bin contamination has eased in Southland, but 20 households have already lost their recycling bins after repeat rule breaches.
Unrecorded sections of Southland's water network are complicating planning, as councillors were told the council still has pipes it cannot locate.
Questions remain over investor interest in Te Anau Airport Manapōuri, after the council declined to say how many bids were lodged.
