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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 17]
EDS cautiously welcomes Resource Legislation Amendment Bill
Thursday, 26 November 2015, 1:43 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Resource Legislation Amendment Bill, introduced in Parliament earlier today has been cautiously welcomed by the Environmental Defence Society. More >>
EDS pays tribute to the life of Dr Bill Ballantine
Tuesday, 3 November 2015, 3:21 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS expresses regret at the passing of Dr Bill Ballantine at 78 years of age. More >>
EDS delighted at new Kermadec sanctuary
Tuesday, 29 September 2015, 12:07 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS is delighted with the announcement of the new Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary today. The sanctuary covers an area of 620,000 square kilometres around the five Kermadec Islands. All fishing and mining activities will be excluded from the sanctuary. More >>
EDS welcomes new Environmental Reporting Act 2015
Monday, 28 September 2015, 9:43 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS welcomes the passing in Parliament on Thursday of the Environmental Reporting Act 2015. National environmental reporting will now be mandatory in New Zealand, catching us up to the rest of the OECD. More >>
Addressing terrestrial, freshwater and marine biodiversity
Thursday, 13 August 2015, 9:34 am | Environmental Defence Society
The EDS Wild Things Conference is off to a flying start. The day has been challenging and invigorating, with an incredible line-up of international and domestic speakers. More >>
Vital conference on New Zealand’s biodiversity crisis
Wednesday, 22 July 2015, 8:16 pm | EDS
New Zealand’s natural heritage is in an alarming decline. After 1000 years of human occupation, we are still not living well with our unique biodiversity. This is the case across the land, the sea and freshwater environments. More >>
EDS will not appeal the Tukituki decisions
Thursday, 16 July 2015, 10:19 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has announced that it won’t be appealing the decisions on the Tukituki Plan Change and Ruataniwha Dam consents. More >>
Major Climate Change and Business Conference in Auckland
Tuesday, 30 June 2015, 12:01 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (New Zealand) has announced that in conjunction with the Climate Change and Business Centre (Australia) it is hosting a major international summit on climate change for business. More >>
EDS concerned New Zealand leading world into extinction
Sunday, 28 June 2015, 4:56 pm | Environmental Defence Society
“Our precious biodiversity is under extreme pressure, from a whole range of threats,” said EDS’s Senior Policy Analyst, Dr Marie Brown. More >>
Board of Inquiry final decision on Ruataniwha dam
Friday, 26 June 2015, 5:32 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has undertaken a preliminary assessment of the final decision of the Board of Inquiry on the Hawkes Bay Regional Resource Management Plan Change 6, and the Ruataniwha dam resource consent conditions. More >>
EDS endorses recommendations on water quality
Friday, 19 June 2015, 11:06 am | Environmental Defence Society
The two reports released by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment today reinforce the need for further improvements to the way we manage freshwater. More >>
OECD report hails potential of environmental taxes
Sunday, 14 June 2015, 9:10 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS is pleased that an international report confirms the importance of a key strategic solution proposed in our new book Vanishing Nature . More >>
EDS calls for rethink on Auckland tree protection
Thursday, 4 June 2015, 4:05 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS is concerned that Auckland is losing its urban forest. Recent research by the University of Auckland has shown that trees in central Auckland are being cut down because of repeated RMA reforms. More >>
EDS calls for a better process on climate change target
Wednesday, 3 June 2015, 3:36 pm | EDS
In its submission filed today on New Zealand’s proposed Intended National Determined Contribution (INDC) or climate change target, EDS has called for a more meaningful process than that on offer. Submissions close at 5.00 pm today. More >>
EDS celebrates International Day for Biological Diversity
Friday, 22 May 2015, 4:12 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Today, May 22nd, is the United Nations International Day for Biological Diversity. It is a day to note that we need to do much better in managing our relationship with New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna. More >>
Latest decision on Hawke's Bay Dam project
Friday, 1 May 2015, 9:08 pm | EDS
EDS has undertaken a preliminary assessment of the latest draft decision of the Board of Inquiry to allow Plan Change 6 and grant resource consent for the Ruataniwha Dam project in Hawke's Bay. The decision was released by the EPA today. More >>
Man O’War Station HC decision welcomed by EDS
Wednesday, 22 April 2015, 11:45 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has welcomed a decision of the High Court that expands the law relating to how councils should manage their outstanding landscapes. The case concerned the identification of outstanding landscapes on Waiheke Island. More >>
EDS welcome appointment of new Secretary for the Environment
Wednesday, 15 April 2015, 10:41 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has welcomed the appointment of Vicky Robertson as Chief Executive of the Ministry for the Environment. More >>
Vanishing Nature: facing NZ’s biodiversity crisis
Monday, 30 March 2015, 12:57 pm | Environmental Defence Society
New Zealand’s remarkable indigenous biodiversity is fragile and in decline. The latest publication by EDS is Vanishing Nature: facing New Zealand’s biodiversity crisis . More >>
EDS notes Chatham Rock Phosphate decision
Wednesday, 11 February 2015, 11:32 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS notes with approval that the Environmental Protection Authority has today refused consent for Chatham Rock Phosphate’s application for consent to mine phosphate nodules on the Chatham Rise. EDS had earlier presented submissions expressing concern ... More >>
