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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]
EDS welcomes appointment of new Director-General
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 12:39 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Chairman of the Environmental Defence Society, Gary Taylor, has welcomed the appointment today by the State Services Commission of a new Director-General of Conservation. More >>
Resource Management Reform Bill bad for trees
Wednesday, 31 July 2013, 5:25 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society is urging regional and district councils to urgently consider the implications of the Resource Management Reform Bill on their indigenous biodiversity functions. More >>
EDS congratulates Minister on tunnel decision
Wednesday, 17 July 2013, 4:36 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society congratulates the Minister of Conservation, Hon Dr Nick Smith, for refusing consent to the proposed Milford – Dart tunnel project. More >>
EDS supports Consensus Building Group Report
Tuesday, 16 July 2013, 9:39 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Chairman of the Environmental Defence Society, Gary Taylor, is a member of the Consensus Building Group (CBG) on Auckland’s transport funding. The Group’s report was released yesterday (Monday 15 July). More >>
EDS welcomes first stage of freshwater action plan
Wednesday, 10 July 2013, 3:28 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society welcomes today’s announcement by Ministers Adams and Guy that the Government has finalised the first stage of an action plan to improve the way freshwater is managed. More >>
Outstanding international experts at environmental summit
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 4:10 pm | Environmental Defence Society
We’re pleased to have 2 international expert speakers attending the EDS conference in August. More >>
Select Committee report on Resource Management Reform Bill
Wednesday, 12 June 2013, 2:12 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Parliamentary Select Committee hearing submissions on the Resource Management Reform Bill has left the Bill largely unchanged in spite of serious concerns expressed by the Environmental Defence Society and others. More >>
EDS concerned at poorly conceived plans to tackle housing
Thursday, 30 May 2013, 1:02 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has today released its submission on the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill. More >>
EDS releases review of draft Auckland Unitary Plan
Wednesday, 29 May 2013, 3:28 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has released its comprehensive review of Auckland's draft Unitary Plan. "Our feedback is as comprehensive as we can make it," said EDS Chairman Gary Taylor. More >>
EDS endorses Geoffrey Palmer's legal opinion on RMA reform
Monday, 27 May 2013, 10:36 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the legal opinion commissioned by Fish & Game NZ from Rt Hon Sir Geoffrey Palmer QC on the proposed reforms to the Resource Management Act. More >>
EDS High Court appeal against King Salmon this week
Sunday, 26 May 2013, 1:26 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society’s appeal against the approval of 2 marine farms in the Marlborough Sounds will be heard in the High Court in Blenheim this coming week. More >>
EDS welcomes successful outcome of Mackenzie Country forum
Monday, 13 May 2013, 11:38 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society welcomes today’s public launch of the Mackenzie Agreement in Twizel by Conservation Minister Nick Smith. More >>
RMA Advice Service cancelled by government
Friday, 10 May 2013, 2:45 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society, an environmental law-based ENGO, has revealed that the government is discontinuing funding of its RMA Advice Services from July this year. More >>
EDS Unsure New Rules Will Keep Oil Cowboys Out
Tuesday, 30 April 2013, 10:22 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has expressed doubt at comments by Prime Minister John Key at an oil and gas conference this week that he is confident new environmental rules will keep “cowboy operators” out of New Zealand waters. More >>
EDS concerned at EEZ oil proposals
Thursday, 18 April 2013, 5:23 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has expressed some reservations about the announcement today by Environment Minister Amy Adams regarding the new regime governing resource extraction in our EEZ and extended continental shelf. More >>
EDS congratulates Conservation Minister on Akaroa Reserve
Monday, 15 April 2013, 9:43 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has congratulated the Minister of Conservation, Hon Dr Nick Smith, for finally approving the Akaroa Marine Reserve. More >>
EDS: Auckland Draft Unitary Plan Workshop
Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 10:54 am | Environmental Defence Society
A one-day workshop to up-skill community groups and individuals on the environmental aspects of the Draft Unitary Plan. More >>
EDS calls for “open minds”, releases its RMA submissions
Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 4:01 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has released its final submissions on the highly contentious Resource Management Act reforms after taking the unusual step of calling for public feedback on an earlier draft. More >>
EDS expresses deep concern at DoC job losses
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 12:40 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Media Release: EDS expresses deep concern at Department of Conservation job losses The Environmental Defence Society has expressed its deep concern at today’s announcement that there are to be around 140 job losses, mostly in operations, at the Department ... More >>
EDS releases its draft submission on proposed RMA reforms
Tuesday, 26 March 2013, 11:40 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has released its detailed draft submission on the highly contentious Resource Management Act reforms for public feedback. More >>
