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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 16]
Report focused on urban planning issues
Thursday, 29 September 2016, 10:51 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has released its submission on the Productivity Commission’s draft Report Better Urban Planning today. The submission acknowledges the valuable contribution of the Commission’s work, but urges against kneejerk ... More >>
Labour needs to support not undermine the Kermadec Sanctuary
Tuesday, 20 September 2016, 3:28 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Labour should be working to support New Zealand’s commitment to create one of the world's biggest marine sanctuaries and protect sea-life for generations to come, said representatives of leading environmental groups today. More >>
Environmental Groups support Government on Ocean Sanctuary
Friday, 16 September 2016, 9:32 am | Environmental Defence Society
Representatives of leading environmental groups have reaffirmed their strong support for the proposed Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary. More >>
Compelling new book celebrates the Hauraki Gulf
Monday, 12 September 2016, 9:05 am | Environmental Defence Society
Tonight, the Environmental Defence Society launches ‘The Story of the Hauraki Gulf’, a high quality, hard-covered, coffee-table book published by David Bateman Limited. Authored by EDS Policy Director Raewyn Peart, the book is a celebration ... More >>
EDS welcomes Productivity Commission's analysis
Friday, 19 August 2016, 5:21 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Media Release: EDS welcomes the Productivity Commission's thoughtful analysis of the thorny issue of urban planning More >>
EDS supports Green Party's Taonga Levy
Friday, 12 August 2016, 12:13 pm | Environmental Defence Society
At the EDS Conference Wild Places yesterday, the Green Party leader James Shaw announced a proposed Taonga Levy, which would be applied to international visitors at the border. More >>
Wild Places - EDS Conference Communiqué
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 5:08 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society’s annual summit has just concluded at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland. The event is New Zealand’s leading environmental conference and was attended by more than 250 resource managers and leaders and was addressed ... More >>
EDS supports PCE review of 'Environment Aotearoa'
Wednesday, 29 June 2016, 1:28 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS welcomes the release of the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s review of New Zealand’s first national environmental report in 9 years More >>
EDS calls for a wider review of the QMS
Monday, 16 May 2016, 12:30 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The University of Auckland today released the results of its study into harvest levels of New Zealand fisheries. The reconstruction of catch figures between 1950 and 2010 concludes that 2.7 times more fish has been caught than reported by official statistics. More >>
Axe hanging over Our Changing World
Monday, 9 May 2016, 10:44 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS is extremely concerned that Radio New Zealand’s iconic and award winning program Our Changing World is facing the cost-cutting axe. More >>
EDS welcomes Battle for our Birds 2 funding boost
Monday, 9 May 2016, 10:18 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Prime Minister and Minister of Conservation have today announced a $20.7 million funding injection for the Department of Conservation. More >>
EDS questions motivation of fisheries companies
Friday, 29 April 2016, 5:04 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has responded to the media release and High Court proceedings filed today by the Fishing Industry Association and a number of fishing companies challenging the proposed Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary. More >>
EDS calls for greater urgency in addressing fresh water
Thursday, 21 April 2016, 1:06 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has released its submission on the Government’s consultation document “ Next steps for fresh water” . More >>
EDS supports new protection act but omission needs fixing
Thursday, 10 March 2016, 10:01 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS lodged its submissions on the new Marine Protected Areas Act with the Ministry for the Environment today. A full copy of the submission is available here . More >>
EDS calls for submissions on its submission on resource bill
Monday, 7 March 2016, 2:10 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has released a draft of its proposed submissions on the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill and is calling for comment from experts. More >>
EDS launches “Pathways to Prosperity”
Tuesday, 1 March 2016, 11:06 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS staff, members and supporters gathered last evening at Bell Gully, Auckland for the launch, by Director-General of Conservation, Lou Sanson, of its latest publication Pathways to Prosperity. More >>
Important step forward for future of Mackenzie Country
Monday, 22 February 2016, 10:38 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS is delighted to see progress in implementing the Mackenzie Agreement through the launch of the Mackenzie Country Trust, following a long and sometimes fraught collaborative process between 2010 and 2013. More >>
EDS says PM should invest in nature, not just roads and rail
Thursday, 28 January 2016, 12:45 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement that Government intends spending more on built infrastructure. More >>
Marine Protected Areas proposals need more work
Tuesday, 12 January 2016, 3:53 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Today, Ministers Dr Nick Smith, Nathan Guy and Maggie Barry released a consultation document on a new Marine Protected Areas Act. More >>
EDS welcomes the release of Land and Water Forum report
Friday, 27 November 2015, 10:41 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the release of the Land and Water Forum’s fourth report outlining 60 new recommendations on how New Zealand can improve the management of fresh water. More >>
