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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 13]
EDS congratulates Government on DOC funding increases
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 4:54 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the budget announcement of increased funding for the Department of Conservation. Finance Minister Hon Grant Robertson announced a $181.6m increase in DOC’s funding over four years. This represents ... More >>
EDS Fisheries Seminar Communique
Thursday, 10 May 2018, 5:21 pm | Environmental Defence Society
At a seminar last evening hosted by Auckland law firm Simpson Grierson, over 100 people heard a presentation by EDS Policy Director Raewyn Peart on her new book Voices from the sea: managing New Zealand’s fisheries . The presentation outlined how ... More >>
Government has a clear mandate to clean up freshwater
Tuesday, 8 May 2018, 2:48 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society says that the reaction to Environment Minister David Parker’s comments about cows has been ill-informed. More >>
Green Light or Light Green? The Govt’s environmental reforms
Monday, 7 May 2018, 12:03 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Freshwater was a prominent election issue and is high on this government’s agenda. On Sunday, Minister Parker announced big changes to freshwater policy including a reformed national policy statement on freshwater management. This conference session ... More >>
Fisheries Reform Seminar: Panelists Announced
Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 1:34 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Please join us for this evening seminar to hear the highlights from EDS’s recent investigation into inshore fisheries management and a panel which will consider options for fisheries reform. Copies of the recent EDS publication Voices from the Sea: Managing ... More >>
EDS disappointed at TOKM’s denial of problems in fisheries
Sunday, 29 April 2018, 7:16 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Te Ohu Kaimoana (TOKM) today released a media statement attacking the credibility of the recently released EDS book Voices from the Sea: Managing New Zealand’s Fisheries . More >>
Report is a call for action on environment
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 11:24 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has commended the Ministry for the Environment and Stats New Zealand for their latest environmental report, Our Land 2018. More >>
New book concludes inshore fisheries need a radical shakeup
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 11:32 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society today launched its latest publication ‘Voices from the Sea’ which is the result of an in-depth investigation into the operation of New Zealand’s inshore fisheries management system. Authored by EDS Policy Analyst ... More >>
Positive decision on the Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty
Monday, 26 March 2018, 7:51 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Positive decision on the Hauraki Gulf/Bay of Plenty rock lobster fishery, but more still to be done More >>
A Zero Carbon Act for New Zealand
Wednesday, 7 March 2018, 1:05 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society says that the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s latest report is “a compelling read from someone who knows what he’s talking about.” More >>
EDS calls for donations to support 2 key areas
Friday, 23 February 2018, 9:13 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS calls for donations to support 2 key areas of New Zealand: Mackenzie Country & Te Mata Peak More >>
EDS Welcomes Mackenzie Country Report but calls for action
Wednesday, 21 February 2018, 10:07 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS says that the Mackenzie Basin Agency Alignment Report , released yesterday, is an important step forward in the fight to save the Mackenzie Country from large-scale dairy intensification. More >>
EDS happy with Minister’s approach on King Salmon farms
Wednesday, 14 February 2018, 2:16 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has expressed support for the approach being taken by the Minister of Fisheries on the King Salmon report and recommendations that he released today. More >>
EDS releases first working paper from RMA reform project
Sunday, 11 February 2018, 2:27 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS releases first working paper from Resource Management Reform Project EDS has released its first working paper as part of its RM Reform Project. The project is taking a first principles look at how New Zealand’s resource management system ... More >>
EDS welcomes Craggy Range decision
Saturday, 23 December 2017, 11:45 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has welcomed the decision of Craggy Range Winery to restore Te Mata Peak in Hawkes Bay to its original condition. More >>
EDS Calls for Commission of Inquiry into Fisheries Managemen
Tuesday, 19 December 2017, 11:50 am | EDS
Earlier this week Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash announced the creation of Fisheries New Zealand as a dedicated business unit within the Ministry of Primary Industries. More >>
EDS calls for an independent inquiry into fisheries
Thursday, 7 December 2017, 10:05 am | Environmental Defence Society
In response to the release of the Future Catch report by the New Zealand Initiative earlier this week, EDS has called for a wide-ranging public inquiry into New Zealand’s fisheries management system. More >>
Port Pegasus salmon canned
Wednesday, 1 November 2017, 5:07 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has confirmed that the proposed salmon farm at Port Pegasus, a remote part of Stewart Island, is not going to proceed. At a meeting of the Southland Aquaculture Reference Group earlier this week, it was decided that ... More >>
EDS releases new report on Biobanking in New Zealand
Tuesday, 31 October 2017, 4:08 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Media Release: EDS releases new report on Biobanking in New Zealand The Environmental Defence Society has released a new research report aimed at exploring how habitat banking could contribute to the management of New Zealand’s biodiversity. Banking ... More >>
EDS welcomes strong line up for the environment
Wednesday, 25 October 2017, 2:21 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) is delighted with the portfolio allocation in the new Government. More >>
