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Environmental Defence Society
EDS speaks for the environment. It has influence.
Since 1971, EDS has been driving environmental protection in Aotearoa New Zealand
through law and policy change. That's why it's one of this country's most influential non-
profit organisations when it comes to achieving better environmental outcomes.
EDS has expertise in key disciplines including law, planning, landscape and science. It
operates as a policy think-tank, a litigation advocate, and a collaborator – bringing together
the private and public sectors for constructive engagement.
EDS runs conferences and seminars on topical issues, including an annual Environmental
Summit and the Climate Change and Business Conference.
EDS is a registered charity and donations to it are tax-deductible.
Environmental Defence Society - Latest News [Page 10]
Fast Track Covid-19 Bill Appears To Have Safeguards For The Environment
Sunday, 3 May 2020, 12:06 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Government’s fast-track bill appears to have a number of important safeguards to protect the environment, says the Environmental Defence Society (EDS). “In ordinary circumstances this kind of ad hoc override legislation would not be desirable,” ... More >>
EDS Supports Reset Of Tourism Industry To Better Protect The Environment
Tuesday, 28 April 2020, 3:40 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS today released its Tourism and Landscape Protection report which is the first case study published as part of its broader Protected Landscapes Project. The report is co-authored by EDS Policy Director Raewyn Peart and EDS Solicitor Cordelia Woodhouse. ... More >>
EDS calls for creative thinking on infrastructure projects
Wednesday, 15 April 2020, 10:46 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has called for serious and thoughtful consideration of what constitutes “good” development as the government prepares to announce its infrastructure pipeline. More >>
Sir Rob Fenwick KNZM KStJ
Thursday, 12 March 2020, 9:17 am | Environmental Defence Society
It is with a profound sense of loss that the team at EDS acknowledges the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Sir Rob Fenwick. More >>
EDS Concerned About National’s Pyrotechnics
Tuesday, 10 March 2020, 1:58 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS is concerned about the recent announcement by Hon Simon Bridges, Leader of the Opposition, in which he has promised a “bonfire of regulations” if elected later in the year. Mr Bridges has said this “will ensure we get rid of 100 regulations ... More >>
EDS Seeking Funding For High Court Case On Mackenzie Country Dairy Conversion
Tuesday, 3 March 2020, 1:09 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) is fighting a High Court appeal by Simons Pass Station Ltd regarding the consenting pathway for further expansion of intensive dairying in the Mackenzie Country. “The appeal brought by Simons Pass Station Ltd ... More >>
Save The Date! Food For Our Future
Friday, 14 February 2020, 6:51 pm | Environmental Defence Society
5 & 6 August 2020 (pre-conference workshop on 4 August) Grand Millennium Hotel, Auckland New Zealand has an exceptional reputation internationally for the food it produces, exporting premium quality produce to meet the growing demands of ... More >>
EDS Submission On The Urban Development Bill Calls For Stronger Environmental Safeguards
Friday, 14 February 2020, 9:26 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has filed its submission on the Urban Development Bill. The Bill is a companion piece to last year’s Kāinga Ora – Homes and Communities Act, which established Kāinga Ora as a government developer and landlord. What the Urban ... More >>
Agricultural sector’s commitments questioned
Tuesday, 21 January 2020, 12:38 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has lodged its submission on amendments proposed to the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Reforms) Amendment Bill; specifically those that seek to give effect to aspects of the Primary Sector’s ... More >>
EDS report shoots down DairyNZ conclusions re freshwater
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 10:04 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has released a memorandum from respected University of Auckland economist Professor Tim Hazledine, which analyses the economic modelling commissioned by DairyNZ. He concludes that DairyNZ has misinterpreted its ... More >>
EDS proposes transformational Resource Management Reform
Thursday, 12 December 2019, 8:31 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Minister for the Environment, Hon David Parker, has this evening launched EDS’s final report on its Resource Management Law Reform Project at a function in Wellington. The project took a first-principles look at how New Zealand’s resource management ... More >>
EDS welcomes Discussion Document on Biodiversity
Tuesday, 26 November 2019, 12:25 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) welcomes the release of He Kura Koiora I hokia: A discussion document on a proposed National Policy Statement for Indigenous Biodiversity (NPS-IB). More >>
EDS endorses Commissioner for the Environment’s report
Thursday, 7 November 2019, 2:40 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) strongly supports Rt Hon Simon Upton’s call for significant improvements to New Zealand’s environmental reporting regime. More >>
EDS submission on Resource Management Reform Bill
Tuesday, 5 November 2019, 2:53 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has filed its submission on the Resource Management Amendment Bill 2019 with the Environment Select Committee of Parliament. More >>
EDS strongly supports freshwater reforms
Thursday, 31 October 2019, 4:56 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has finalised its submission on Action for Healthy Waterways and has filed it today with the Ministry for the Environment. More >>
EDS calls for submissions on its submission
Tuesday, 29 October 2019, 3:44 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has released a draft of its proposed submission on the Government’s freshwater reform proposals. More >>
EDS says farmers will need to perform as promised
Thursday, 24 October 2019, 11:21 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has cautiously welcomed the announcement today of the new plan to reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions. More >>
EDS: Second working paper on resource management reform
Sunday, 20 October 2019, 6:30 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Media Release: EDS releases second working paper in Phase 2 of its Resource Management Reform project More >>
EDS calls for urgent action on marine management
Thursday, 17 October 2019, 11:47 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has welcomed the publication by the Ministry for the Environment and Stats NZ of Our Marine Environment 2019 , the latest in the reports on the state of our environment. The report is available here . More >>
Climate Change + Business Conference: Conference Communique
Monday, 14 October 2019, 7:58 am | Environmental Defence Society
This year’s Climate Change and Business Conference concluded with a wide-ranging address by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern who affirmed the Government’s intention to enact the Zero Carbon Bill before year end. Her address bookended the announcement ... More >>
