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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]
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 >>
Auckland Council not standing up for trees
Thursday, 29 August 2013, 1:56 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society is disappointed that the re-drafted Auckland Unitary Plan, which is before the Auckland Plan Committee this week, fails to stand up for trees. More >>
EDS concerned that snapper proposals fail to rebuild stock
Friday, 23 August 2013, 2:41 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has lodged a submission on the Ministry for Primary Industries proposed management controls for snapper stocks in the East Northland, Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Plenty areas. More >>
EDS to file further proceedings regarding King Salmon
Wednesday, 21 August 2013, 12:05 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has announced that it will be filing proceedings in the Supreme Court seeking to overturn a recent High Court decision regarding King Salmon’s proposals for two salmon farms in the outer Marlborough Sounds. More >>
Government’s announcement on RMA reforms are troubling
Saturday, 10 August 2013, 11:56 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society is disappointed by today’s announcement by Environment Minister Amy Adams that the Government will proceed with radical changes to Part 2 of the Resource Management Act. More >>
Government’s announcement on RMA reforms expected tomorrow
Friday, 9 August 2013, 3:42 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society is expecting really bad news for the environment from tomorrow’s National Party Conference. More >>
King Salmon High Court decision disappoints
Friday, 9 August 2013, 2:11 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has expressed disappointment at the decision of the High Court on King Salmon. The decision went against both the Save our Sounds and EDS appeals. More >>
EDS conference endorses establishment of an Oceans Forum
Thursday, 8 August 2013, 4:53 pm | Environmental Defence Society
In the concluding session of the annual EDS Conference, participants informally endorsed the idea of setting up an Oceans Forum. More >>
