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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]
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 >>
Protection measures for Maui’s dolphin don’t go far enough
Tuesday, 26 November 2013, 9:17 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Minister of Conservation, Hon Dr Nick Smith, today announced his decision on further protection measures for the critically threatened Maui’s dolphin. More >>
EDS questions EPA role in Anadarko approvals
Wednesday, 20 November 2013, 2:57 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has questioned whether the Anadarko exploration project off the coast of Raglan is lawful. “The Environmental Protection Authority is required to accept the company’s Environmental Impact Assessment. More >>
Appeal against King Salmon starts in Supreme Court
Monday, 18 November 2013, 1:07 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society’s appeal relating to King Salmon Ltd’s proposal to establish a marine farm in Port Gore starts in the Supreme Court tomorrow (Tuesday) and is scheduled to run for up to three days. Save Our Sounds (SOS) is also appealing ... More >>
National Objectives Framework for Freshwater a good start
Thursday, 7 November 2013, 2:16 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the release of the proposed National Objectives Framework (NOF) for Freshwater. “This is the critically important keystone to the entire freshwater reform process,” said EDS Chairman Gary Taylor. More >>
EDS gets leave to appeal approved by Supreme Court
Saturday, 19 October 2013, 12:33 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The full bench of 5 judges of the Supreme Court today approved an EDS application for leave to appeal a decision of the High Court relating to the King Salmon project. More >>
EDS says proposed new oil drilling regulations not adequate
Thursday, 17 October 2013, 4:36 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The passing of the Marine Legislation Bill this week means that the Minister for the Environment is now able to make regulations to reclassify oil and gas exploration drilling in our deep oceans. More >>
EPA Tukituki / Ruataniwha hearing process stacked
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 4:14 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society is raising what it says are “serious and compelling concerns” about the fairness of the EPA process for the Tukituki hearings. More >>
EDS cautiously welcomes Precision Seafood Harvesting
Wednesday, 2 October 2013, 9:45 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has cautiously welcomed a proposed new technology for commercial fishing. More >>
Proposed exploratory drilling regulations not good enough
Wednesday, 25 September 2013, 5:18 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has today lodged a submission on proposed regulations covering petroleum exploratory drilling, discharges and dumping within the exclusive economic zone. More >>
Snapper 1 decision fails to rebuild stock
Tuesday, 17 September 2013, 5:03 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Minister for Primary Industries, Hon Nathan Guy, today released his decision on the Snapper 1 stock. The decision increases the total allowable catch by 500 tonnes, reduces the bag limit for recreational fishers from 9 to 7 per person per day and ... More >>
EDS welcomes review of Great Barrier Island land
Thursday, 12 September 2013, 12:42 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Earlier this week, Conservation Minister Dr Nick Smith and Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye jointly announced a proposal to reclassify stewardship land held on Great Barrier Island as a conservation park. More >>
EDS welcomes opposition to RMA reforms
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 2:14 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society welcomes today’s announcement that the Māori Party and United Future will not vote in support of the present RMA reform proposals. More >>
EDS welcomes Hauraki Gulf ‘Sea Change’ initiative
Tuesday, 10 September 2013, 5:20 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Hauraki Gulf marine spatial plan initiative, known as ‘Sea Change’, was officially launched last night. A collaborative plan will be developed over the next two years with the aim of protecting the health, productivity and sustainability of the Hauraki ... More >>
Maui’s dolphin proposal needs strengthening
Friday, 6 September 2013, 5:20 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Minister of Conservation, Nick Smith, today released a new proposal for greater protection of the Maui’s dolphin off the Taranaki coast. More >>
EDS still concerned about Resource Management Act reforms
Tuesday, 3 September 2013, 9:19 am | Environmental Defence Society
“While a number of the recently announced reforms to the Resource Management Act have merit, EDS remains concerned that some of the proposals will have the effect of lowering environmental standards in New Zealand,” said EDS Policy Director Raewyn ... More >>
Consultation on EEZ regulations questioned
Friday, 30 August 2013, 10:53 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society is concerned that the Minister for the Environment is not undertaking meaningful consultation on proposed regulations for exploratory oil and gas drilling. More >>
