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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 23]
Way forward to protect New Zealand's marine mammals
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 12:03 pm | Environmental Defence Society
New policy report charts way forward to protect New Zealand's marine mammals EDS today releases a new policy report titled Wonders of the Sea: The Protection of New Zealand's Marine Mammals. The report was co-authored by EDS Senior Oceans Researcher ... More >>
EDS welcomes key changes to Exclusive Economic Zone Bill
Monday, 13 August 2012, 12:24 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Media Release: EDS welcomes key changes to Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill but says further improvements needed More >>
Conference Communique - 9 Aug 2012
Friday, 10 August 2012, 10:08 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS's national conference Growing Green: Transformation of farming, fishing and forestry held earlier this week focused on two questions: how could we green farming, forestry and fishing; and how could we diversify our economy and speed the development of ... More >>
Conference Communique
Thursday, 9 August 2012, 2:52 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS's national conference Growing Green: Transformation of farming, fishing and forestry held earlier this week focused on two questions: how could we green farming, forestry and fishing; and how could we diversify our economy and speed the development of ... More >>
Submission on Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill
Friday, 27 July 2012, 9:30 am | Environmental Defence Society
Submission on Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill EDS has expressed its concern in a submission to Parliament at the proposal in the Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill to remove the four well-beings in favour of a requirement to be cost-effective. More >>
Urban myths about housing affordability in Auckland
Thursday, 26 July 2012, 1:17 pm | Environmental Defence Society
"Fletcher Building's CEO Jonathan Ling wants Auckland Council to expand urban limits to create more housing. I bet he does. Fletchers, with its market dominance, stands to make a fortune out of building more houses. But that won't make housing more affordable. More >>
EDS says criticism of Mackenzie Country process unfair
Sunday, 22 July 2012, 8:59 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society says a story in a Sunday paper that is critical of both former Environment Minister Hon Dr Nick Smith and Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean for their roles in the forum on the future of the Mackenzie Country is unfair. More >>
Key environmental groups oppose current EEZ Bill
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 9:42 am | Environmental Defence Society
Key environmental groups opposed to the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill unless changes made More >>
Growing Green - Transformation of farming and forestry
Thursday, 19 July 2012, 8:37 am | Environmental Defence Society
This not-to-be-missed event will explore whether the primary production sector needs to lift its game to maximize productivity and minimize its footprint. More >>
Tag Oil/Apache Corporation Oil Consents Flawed
Wednesday, 11 July 2012, 2:29 pm | Environmental Defence Society
11 July 2012 Media statement Gisborne District Council Decision to Grant Tag Oil/Apache Corporation Oil Consents Flawed Gisborne District Council has granted resource consents to TAG Oil and Apache Corporation for site establishment works for a drilling platform ... More >>
EDS Supports Call To Improve Wild Rivers Protection
Thursday, 31 May 2012, 2:25 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Media Release: EDS Supports Calls By The Parliamentary Commissioner For The Environment To Improve Wild Rivers Protection More >>
Rena response Inquiry should now start
Monday, 28 May 2012, 10:07 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has called for a start to the promised inquiry into the response to the Rena disaster. More >>
EDS Welcomes Decision to Drop the Mokihinu Hydro Project
Tuesday, 22 May 2012, 12:09 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has congratulated Meridian Energy on dropping its proposed hydro generation project on the Mokihinui River in Westland. More >>
Land and Water Forum Report step towards cleaning waterways
Friday, 18 May 2012, 3:43 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society says that the Land and Water Forum's second report, released today, is a massive step forward for freshwater management in New Zealand and an endorsement of the collaborative approach to policy formulation. More >>
EEZ Bill fails to protect the environment and NZ reputation
Thursday, 17 May 2012, 12:32 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Local Government and Environment Committee's report back on the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill is extremely disappointing and a lost opportunity to put in place a robust consenting regime for the EEZ and ... More >>
Legislative reform is necessary to protect marine ecosystems
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 4:43 pm | Environmental Defence Society
High Court gives Akaroa Marine Reserve a second chance but legislative reform is necessary to protect marine ecosystems More >>
Recommendations on review of section 6 and 7 of RMA
Wednesday, 9 May 2012, 4:15 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS's Technical Advisory Group makes recommendations to Government on its review of section 6 and 7 of the Resource Management Act Embargoed until Thursday 10 May 2012, 7.00am More >>
EDS welcomes appointment of new Minister for the Environment
Monday, 2 April 2012, 2:59 pm | Environmental Defence Society
2 April 2012 Media release: EDS welcomes appointment of new Minister for the Environment The Environmental Defence Society welcomes the appointment of Amy Adams as Minister for the Environment. More >>
EDS: Loss of Very Capable Environment Minister
Wednesday, 21 March 2012, 3:45 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Chairman of the Environmental Defence Society, Gary Taylor, has expressed regret at the resignation of Hon Dr Nick Smith as Minister for the Environment. "In our experience Dr Smith was a very capable, dedicated and courageous Minister and ... More >>
Calls for urgent action on Maui's dolphin
Wednesday, 14 March 2012, 9:59 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Department of Conservation has released a research report which estimates that there are now only 55 adult Maui's dolphins remaining. More >>
