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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 20]
Groups hit back at Irrigation NZ and PM's re: Ruataniwha
Wednesday, 28 May 2014, 2:46 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society and Forest & Bird have hit back at media statements which suggest the Tukituki Proposal Board of Inquiry decision will “devastate farming”. More >>
Major changes cannot be made by Board of Inquiry
Tuesday, 20 May 2014, 3:41 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Tukituki Proposal Board of Inquiry released its draft decision on Proposed Plan Change 6 and the Ruataniwha dam resource consent applications on 15 April 2014. The decision set dual water quality limits for both phosphorus and nitrogen. A number ... More >>
EDS v King Salmon: what the RMA really means
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 9:49 am | Environmental Defence Society
This recent Supreme Court decision is arguably the most important in the last 20 years and overturns established jurisprudence. Does the RMA contain environmental bottom lines after all? Has overall balanced judgement had its day? What are the ... More >>
EDS concerned about high uncertainty in Trans-Tasman Case
Friday, 9 May 2014, 4:10 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has presented its closing legal submissions to the Decision-Making Committee (DMC) considering an application from Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) to mine iron sands in the Exclusive Economic Zone off the west coast of the North Island. The hearing ... More >>
EDS welcomes Labour’s environmental commitments
Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 12:05 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Deputy Labour Leader Hon David Parker outlined his Party’s environmental policy during a speech at the Cashmere Club, Christchurch last night. “It is great to see Labour committing to repeal any changes to the Resource Management Act passed ... More >>
EDS secures victory for New Zealand’s outstanding coasts
Friday, 18 April 2014, 10:49 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the Supreme Court judgment on the King Salmon case as “an important victory for New Zealand’s outstanding coasts.” More >>
EDS has big win on Tukituki Case
Tuesday, 15 April 2014, 3:17 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Board of Inquiry released its Draft Report and Decision on the Tukituki Catchment Proposal this afternoon. More >>
Tweaks required to Environmental Reporting Bill
Thursday, 10 April 2014, 2:20 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has released its submission on the proposed Environmental Reporting Bill. The purpose of the Bill is to require regular reports on the State of New Zealand’s environment and to ensure that the reports are independent, fair ... More >>
Trans-Tasman Resources marine consent process challenging
Tuesday, 8 April 2014, 9:55 am | Environmental Defence Society
A Decision-Making Committee appointed by the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) is currently hearing an application from Trans-Tasman Resources to mine ironsands in the Exclusive Economic Zone off the west coast of the North Island. The Environmental ... More >>
EDS campaign to save the Coromandel Peninsula
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 11:23 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has released a highly critical submission on the new Thames Coromandel District Plan and is calling for public support for its campaign for better protection for the Coromandel Peninsula. More >>
Government refuses environmental legal aid for Auckland
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 4:50 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has released a letter from the Secretary for the Environment confirming that the Environmental Legal Aid Fund will not be available to Aucklanders for the Unitary Plan process. More >>
EDS seeks environmental improvements to Auckland Plan
Friday, 28 February 2014, 3:16 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has today released its final submissions on the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. More >>
EEZ regulations disappoint
Thursday, 27 February 2014, 5:00 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The government has announced that the exposure draft version of regulations made under Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Act 2012 are to be passed without substantive change. These regulations make exploratory drilling ... More >>
EDS releases its summary on proposed Auckland Unitary Plan
Monday, 17 February 2014, 4:36 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society is currently preparing its submission on the proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. More >>
EDS calls for major changes to freshwater policy
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 3:44 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has released its submission on the Government’s proposed changes to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management. The prime purpose of the changes is to incorporate a National Objectives Framework which ... More >>
EDS calls for offshore Oil and Gas Regulations to be dropped
Monday, 3 February 2014, 5:28 pm | Environmental Defence Society
In its submission to the Government’s proposed offshore oil and gas regulations, the Environmental Defence Society has called for the regulations to be dropped. More >>
Tukituki Catchment Proposal hearing nearing conclusion
Friday, 17 January 2014, 5:05 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Board of Inquiry hearing into the Tukituki Catchment Proposal, a freshwater plan for the Tukituki Catchment and a resource consent application for the Ruataniwha irrigation dam, resumed in the Hawke's Bay this week. More >>
Confusion regarding closing date for Auckland Plan clarified
Thursday, 19 December 2013, 1:40 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The confusion regarding the closing date for submissions on Auckland’s proposed Unitary plan has been clarified. “The confusion has arisen because the time allowed for submissions to be received in the Act is 60 days after notification whereas the ... More >>
New oil drilling regulations totally inadequate
Thursday, 12 December 2013, 7:11 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has expressed profound concern at the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects – Non-notified Activities) Regulations 2013 which have just been released by the Minister for the Environment ... More >>
EDS concerned at covenant destruction
Monday, 2 December 2013, 10:57 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Queen Elizabeth II National Trust has today announced that it will take legal action against a landowner responsible for destroying two QEII covenants. “We are saddened to learn of the damage to the protected covenant land and support the QEII ... More >>
