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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 22]
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 >>
EDS appeals King Salmon decision
Tuesday, 19 March 2013, 3:34 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society will today file an appeal in the High Court in Blenheim against the Board of Inquiry decision to allow salmon farms in areas of the Marlborough Sounds that are protected for their conservation and recreational ... More >>
EDS welcomes draft Auckland Unitary Plan
Friday, 15 March 2013, 11:28 am | Environmental Defence Society
Media Release: EDS welcomes draft Auckland Unitary Plan The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the release of the draft Auckland Unitary Plan. More >>
EDS calls on Bluegreens to save the environment
Saturday, 9 March 2013, 5:06 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Media Release: Environmental Defence Society calls on Bluegreens to save the environment The Environmental Defence Society has encouraged the Minister for the Environment and the National Party’s Bluegreens caucus to remove contentious proposals to change ... More >>
EDS responds to Minister’s criticisms
Friday, 1 March 2013, 7:12 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has responded to “combative” comments by Environment Minister Amy Adams earlier today regarding the Society’s criticisms of the proposed changes to the Resource Management Act. More >>
Final decision on King Salmon released by EPA
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 12:53 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Media Release: Final decision on King Salmon released by EPA The EPA’s Board of Inquiry has issued its final decision on the King Salmon applications today, approving four out of nine salmon farms in the Marlborough Sounds. More >>
EDS critical of proposed changes to RMA
Thursday, 28 February 2013, 10:30 am | Environmental Defence Society
Media Release: EDS critical of proposed changes to Resource Management Act The government’s proposals for Resource Management Act reform, outlined in a discussion paper released this morning, would put too much power in the hands of Ministers at the expense of ... More >>
