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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]
Petroleum review finds dangerous gaps in offshore regulation
Monday, 14 February 2011, 4:40 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS today lodged its submissions with the Ministry of Economic Development on the Offshore Petroleum Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation Review. "The review highlights how far New Zealand has fallen behind international best practice in managing ... More >>
EDS calls for Oceans Reform before a disaster occurs
Saturday, 29 January 2011, 5:54 pm | EDS
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has called on the government to embark on a major reform of the way New Zealand manages its oceans before we experience an environmental disaster like that in the Gulf of Mexico. More >>
Public participation compromised in proposal for fish farm
Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 12:44 pm | Environmental Defence Society
"EDS is concerned that the submission period on proposed marine farming in the Coromandel is being pushed through over the Christmas break, seemingly in an attempt to minimise public participation," said EDS Chairman Gary Taylor today. More >>
New Chums Beach to be protected under new framework
Friday, 17 December 2010, 3:16 pm | Environmental Defence Society
New Chums - a Coromandel beach regarded as one of the best in the world - could be protected forever under a framework being proposed by its landowners and the Environmental Defence Society to create a significant public reserve on the land adjoining the ... More >>
EDS delighted that stricter policies now apply to the coast
Monday, 6 December 2010, 11:40 am | Environmental Defence Society
"EDS is delighted that the new NZCPS has finally come into force," said EDS Senior Policy Analyst, Raewyn Peart today. More >>
Mackenzie Country Symposium a success
Monday, 29 November 2010, 1:55 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Defence Society (EDS) says that the Mackenzie Country Symposium held at Twizel over the weekend was a success. More >>
EDS Responds To Federated Farmers Boycott
Sunday, 21 November 2010, 7:19 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Defence Society (EDS) has responded to a media release from Federated Farmers indicating that it will be boycotting the EDS-led Mackenzie Symposium and organising its own one instead. More >>
Mackenzie Country Symposium This Week
Sunday, 21 November 2010, 7:12 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Defence Society (EDS) says it is pleased with well over 120 registrants for its Mackenzie Country Symposium to be held in Twizel on Friday and Saturday of this coming week. More >>
Mackenzie Country symposium this week
Sunday, 21 November 2010, 1:47 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Defence Society (EDS) says it is pleased with well over 120 registrants for its Mackenzie Country Symposium to be held in Twizel on Friday and Saturday of this coming week. More >>
Final decision in "blank pages" case
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 12:42 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Defence Society (EDS) has won the final stage of a case against a council that failed to protect the outstanding landscapes in its district. More >>
New Guide to Freshwater Management launched
Saturday, 2 October 2010, 12:08 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Minister for the Environment, Hon Dr Nick Smith, today launched a new publication titled Managing Freshwater: An EDS Guide . The Guide is published by the Environmental Defence Society and is co-authored by EDS Senior Policy Analyst Raewyn Peart and ... More >>
EDS calls for major overhaul of coastal management
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 11:32 am | EDS
The Environmental Defence Society is calling for a major overhaul of the way the New Zealand coast is managed. More >>
EDS Welcomes Land and Water Forum Report
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 3:44 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the release today of the Land and Water Forum's report A Fresh Start for Freshwater. More >>
Coastal gems urgently need greater protection
Friday, 3 September 2010, 1:54 pm | Environmental Defence Society
"The current public furore over development at New Chums beach, on the Coromandel Peninsula, brings into sharp focus the need for greater national direction on coastal development," said EDS Senior Policy Analyst Raewyn Peart today More >>
Coastal Land on the Coromandel Peninsula protected
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 2:18 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed a decision by the Thames Coromandel District Council to downzone land at Te Karo Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula. More >>
EDS Welcomes Decision In "Blank Pages" Case
Sunday, 29 August 2010, 4:18 pm | EDS
The Environmental Defence Defence Society (EDS) has scored a significant judgement against a council that failed to protect the outstanding landscapes in its district. More >>
EDS might join High Court action
Monday, 16 August 2010, 9:36 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society says it might apply to the High Court for permission to join proceedings being brought by climate sceptics against the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). More >>
EDS wins cubicle farming case in the Mackenzie
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 3:28 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has won a High Court case challenging cubicle dairy farming in the Mackenzie basin. More >>
EDS welcomes Government decisions on mining
Tuesday, 20 July 2010, 11:20 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has congratulated the Government for its decisions regarding Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act which have just been formally announced. More >>
EDS questions PM's interest in mining park
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 5:06 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has questioned the Prime Minister's comments in Christchurch last night where he appeared to be signalling interest in opening up Paparoa National Park to mining. More >>
