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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 24]
Hauraki Gulf Whale-strike workshop seeks answers
Tuesday, 6 March 2012, 11:16 am | Environmental Defence Society
A recent workshop convened by the Environmental Defence Society, the Hauraki Gulf Forum and The University of Auckland has agreed to try to find a solution to the incidence of whale ship-strikes in the Hauraki Gulf. More >>
Anti-tree litigation bemuses Environmental Defence Society
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 5:20 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Property Council has launched an unusual challenge in the Environment Court to Auckland Council's tree protection rules, says the Environmental Defence Society. More >>
Anti-tree litigation bemuses Environmental Defence Society
Thursday, 1 March 2012, 5:20 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Property Council has launched an unusual challenge in the Environment Court to Auckland Council's tree protection rules, says the Environmental Defence Society. More >>
Urgent action required to save Hauraki Gulf resident whales
Friday, 3 February 2012, 9:54 am | Environmental Defence Society
02 February 2012 Urgent action required to save Hauraki Gulf resident whales A Bryde's whale was found floating dead near Waiheke Island in the Hauraki Gulf on Monday. Initial necropsy results, released by the Department of Conservation late yesterday, ... More >>
Critical flaws in the Exclusive Economic Zone Bill
Friday, 27 January 2012, 5:44 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society today lodged its submission to the Local Government and Environment Committee on the Exclusive Economic Zone and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill More >>
There will be an independent inquiry into Rena disaster
Sunday, 15 January 2012, 6:02 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has confirmed that contrary to claims by the Green Party, the government has committed itself to an independent inquiry into the Rena disaster. More >>
New Zealand sea lion slides towards extinction
Tuesday, 20 December 2011, 7:54 pm | Environmental Defence Society
In a submission to the Ministry of Fisheries, the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has called on the government to reconsider proposals for the Auckland Islands squid fishery. More >>
EDS calls for freeze on King Salmon proposals in Sounds
Tuesday, 8 November 2011, 9:18 pm | EDS
The Environmental Defence Society has called on King Salmon Ltd to put its proposals for more marine farming in the Marlborough Sounds on hold. More >>
Election environment debate transcript available
Friday, 4 November 2011, 4:23 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has released a transcript of an election seminar it hosted on the environment. The seminar took the form of a discussion involving Hon Dr Nick Smith (National), Hon David Parker (Labour) and Dr Russel Norman (Greens) ... More >>
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 >>
