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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 18]
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 >>
EDS responds to Hon Dr Nick Smith’s speech
Wednesday, 21 January 2015, 7:20 pm | EDS
The Environmental Defence Society is responding to Hon Dr Nick Smith’s announcements today regarding RMA reforms. More >>
EDS seeks moderation in RMA reforms
Wednesday, 21 January 2015, 1:15 pm | EDS
EDS notes that the Minister for the Environment, Hon Dr Nick Smith, is to set out his evolving thinking on the vexed issue of RMA reforms in a speech this evening to the Nelson Rotary Club. More >>
Vanishing Nature: Presale Offer
Tuesday, 20 January 2015, 11:19 am | Environmental Defence Society
For a limited time, there is an opportunity to advance purchase the new EDS publication ‘Vanishing Nature: facing New Zealand’s biodiversity crisis’ at a special reduced price of just $35 (RRP $45) + postage and packing. More >>
EDS will not seek leave to appeal the Ruataniwha decision
Monday, 12 January 2015, 11:13 am | Environmental Defence Society
Late last year the High Court found substantially in favour of the environmental groups that lodged appeals relating to the proposed Ruataniwha Irrigation Dam in Hawke's Bay. More >>
Offshore mining appeal withdrawn
Friday, 12 December 2014, 5:38 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The withdrawal of the High Court appeal by Trans Tasman Resources is not unexpected, according to the Environmental Defence Society. More >>
Environmental NGOs have big win on Tukituki Case
Friday, 12 December 2014, 2:33 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The High Court has found substantially in favour of the environmental groups that lodged appeals relating to the proposed Ruataniwha Irrigation Dam in Hawkes Bay. More >>
EDS welcomes Sunday Telegraph announcement
Thursday, 11 December 2014, 2:42 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has welcomed the UK Sunday Telegraph’s announcement that New Zealand has been voted the best country in the world for tourists to visit. More >>
EDS welcomes appointments of new ministers
Monday, 6 October 2014, 11:26 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the appointment of Dr Nick Smith and Maggie Barry to cabinet, as Ministers for the Environment and Conservation respectively. More >>
Federated Farmers intemperate
Monday, 22 September 2014, 2:06 pm | Environmental Defence Society
For the second time in a week Federated Farmers has made intemperate and provocative comments on environmental issues, says EDS. More >>
EDS expresses real disappointment with Federated Farmers
Thursday, 11 September 2014, 12:13 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Election Manifesto released today by Federated Farmers contains an “extremely disappointing and self-serving policy wish-list,” says EDS. More >>
EDS disappointed at Climate Change initiatives
Thursday, 4 September 2014, 3:22 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS welcomes aspects of National’s Environment and Freshwater Policies but expresses disappointment at Climate Change initiatives More >>
EDS welcomes Labour’s Conservation Policy
Monday, 1 September 2014, 2:47 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed Labour’s Conservation Policy including the key objective of halting the current pattern of indigenous biodiversity decline within ten years. More >>
EDS welcomes Labour’s Environment Policy
Friday, 29 August 2014, 1:27 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed Labour’s Environment Policy which recognises that New Zealand cannot have a healthy economy without a healthy environment. More >>
