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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 21]
Auckland Plan sound framework for environmental protection
Thursday, 27 October 2011, 5:13 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has lodged its submission on the draft Auckland Plan. Submissions on the plan close on 31 October 2011. "Overall the draft plan is very good and sets out a positive strategic direction for the future development ... More >>
EDS favours Labour's Freshwater & High Country Policies
Tuesday, 25 October 2011, 12:38 pm | EDS
The Environmental Defence Society has expressed support for some elements of the Labour Party's Freshwater policy which was released over the weekend. More >>
EDS welcomes PM's commitment to independent inquiry on RENA
Friday, 21 October 2011, 12:09 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the Prime Minister's response to its call for a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Rena disaster. "The Prime Minister has responded positively to our earlier written request," said EDS Chairman Gary ... More >>
EDS draft submission on EEZ Oil bill finds flaws
Thursday, 20 October 2011, 5:15 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has released a comprehensive analysis of the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill and is inviting feedback from the community before finalising it later this year. More >>
EDS calls for extension for submissions to EEZ oil bill
Wednesday, 19 October 2011, 12:00 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS calls for extension of time for submissions to EEZ oil bill because of Rena disaster More >>
EDS calls for Royal Commission into Rena
Wednesday, 12 October 2011, 8:09 pm | EDS
12 October 2011 Media statement: Environmental Defence Society calls for Royal Commission into Rena Disaster More >>
EDS questions Maritime NZ tardiness
Sunday, 9 October 2011, 5:00 pm | EDS
The Environmental Defence Society , which earlier this week called for a faster response to the Rena incident, is now questioning the readiness of Maritime New Zealand to deal with such incidents. More >>
Environmental Defence wants faster containment of oil spill
Friday, 7 October 2011, 12:30 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has called on Maritime New Zealand to act faster to contain oil spilling from the container ship Rena off Tauranga Harbour. More >>
EDS applauds excellent outcome for Ngunguru Spit
Thursday, 25 August 2011, 2:31 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Government announced earlier today that Northland's Ngunguru Sandspit has been acquired by the Department of Conservation. In a related transaction Todd Property Group, the former owner of the Spit, has purchased the former Napier Hospital site. More >>
EDS welcomes new legislation for the EEZ
Wednesday, 24 August 2011, 3:08 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the introduction today of new legislation to govern activities in New Zealand's exclusive economic zone and extended continental shelf. More >>
EDS commends the Greens' Plan for Cleaning up Rivers
Sunday, 21 August 2011, 4:32 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society welcomes and supports the Green Party's plan to clean up New Zealand's polluted lakes, rivers and streams. More >>
Environmental group welcomes change at Federated Farmers
Saturday, 2 July 2011, 11:36 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has congratulated new Federated Farmers President Bruce Wills on his election to head the farmers' group. More >>
Call for major oceans reform in New Zealand
Friday, 3 June 2011, 1:40 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Participants at the Environmental Defence Society's Coastlines conference have strongly supported calls by EDS for major reform of the way New Zealand manages its oceans. More >>
EDS welcomes EEZ announcement
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 1:45 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence has welcomed the announcement at its conference this morning by Hon Dr Nick Smith that government will be legislating for environmental controls over the EEZ and continental shelf. More >>
Freshwater Announcements Need to Go Further
Monday, 9 May 2011, 5:02 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has expressed concern about aspects of the announcements on freshwater made at the Prime Minister's press conference today. More >>
Environmental Defence Society Newsletter
Monday, 9 May 2011, 12:17 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Debate over oil and gas exploration moves to the EDS Coastlines conference in just over 3 weeks time More >>
Auckland Unleashed fails to provide a clear direction
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 1:36 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has lodged its submission on the Auckland Plan discussion document Auckland Unleashed . "The discussion document is a good start," said EDS Senior Policy Analyst Raewyn Peart. "But it fails to articulate a clear strategic direction for Auckland's natural ... More >>
Petroleum Mining needs new rules
Friday, 15 April 2011, 4:54 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Our economy couldn’t stand another disaster. Community concern about the dangers of petroleum exploration in New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone is well-justified. Exploration activities taking place there are not subject to adequate environmental ... More >>
Auckland spatial plan a good start
Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 4:31 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society today welcomed the release of the Auckland Plan Discussion Document by Mayor Len Brown. "The discussion document Auckland Unleashed is a great start," said EDS Chairman Gary Taylor. "Overall, it provides a useful ... More >>
Auckland spatial plan needs to deliver certainty
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 12:47 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS welcomes tomorrow's release of the vision for the Auckland spatial plan. "The spatial plan is an excellent opportunity to provide greater certainty for both developers and the environment," said EDS Chairman Gary Taylor. More >>
