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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]
Environment Court Decision On Opito Bay Released
Friday, 12 February 2010, 5:22 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environment Court has released a decision on a proposed 78 lot subdivision at the north end of Opito Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula. In the decision the Court has granted approval to the development subject to a number of conditions. More >>
On Mining Proposals In Prime Minister's Speech
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 4:25 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has responded to the announcements in the Prime Minister's speech at the opening of Parliament in which he addresses the potential for mining in National Parks and other Crown owned lands. More >>
EDS says Mackenzie Country dairy consents unlawful
Friday, 15 January 2010, 4:58 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS says Mackenzie Country dairy consents unlawful and calls on the Government to file High Court proceedings The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) maintains that 3 sets of land use consents granted for massive intensive dairy conversions in the ... More >>
Environmental Group challenges Kaipara Council
Monday, 11 January 2010, 12:33 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) says that it is surprised by Kaipara District Council's comments about proceedings lodged by EDS against the council prior to Christmas (see earlier council press release copied below). "EDS made it quite clear to Kaipara ... More >>
Environmental Group challenges council plan
Wednesday, 23 December 2009, 5:08 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) today filed an application for a declaration from the Environment Court that Kaipara District's proposed new plan is unlawful. More >>
Environmental Defence Newsletter
Wednesday, 16 December 2009, 2:30 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Proposed aquaculture reforms more band-aid rather than long-term fix EDS lodged its submissions on the Aquaculture Technical Advisory Group's report yesterday. The submissions set out a range of concerns that EDS has with the recommendations contained in the ... More >>
EDS Criticises Brownlee Over Coromandel Mining
Friday, 27 November 2009, 11:00 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has criticised Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee for indicating his support today for mining on public conservation lands on the Coromandel Peninsula. "The Coromandel Peninsula, north of the Kopu-Hikuai Road, is currently ... More >>
PM must clarify on conservation land mining
Monday, 31 August 2009, 10:22 am | Environmental Defence Society
Environmental Defence Society calls on Prime Minister to clarify proposal to open conservation land to mining The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has responded to Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee's proposal to open Department of Conservation Land ... More >>
New Book on New Zealand Coast
Wednesday, 19 August 2009, 10:48 am | Environmental Defence Society
A new book that blows apart the idea that we have been good custodians of the New Zealand coast is being launched in Auckland this evening. More >>
Govt does right by the environment with Amendments
Tuesday, 18 August 2009, 1:59 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Finally government does the right thing for the environment with RMA Amendments - but still a few problems The report back to Parliament of the Local Government and Environment Select Committee report on the Resource Management (Simplifying and Streamlining) ... More >>
EDS - top-level payment card security compliance
Friday, 14 August 2009, 10:50 am | EDS
EDS, an HP company, announced today that its processing facility, the Regional Cards & Payment Utility (RCU) in Australia, has successfully achieved the highest level of security compliance to the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standard.1 ... More >>
DOC is risking sea lions slide to extinction
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 5:28 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has responded to the announcement by the Department of Conservation that it is releasing a Species Management Plan for the New Zealand Sea Lion. More >>
Major Climate Change Gathering
Wednesday, 12 August 2009, 3:03 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Some of the world's leading experts in climate change policy, carbon trading and investment in low-carbon industries will be arriving in Australia within two weeks to address the 5th Australia-New Zealand Climate Change & Business Conference in ... More >>
Government has failed first big environmental test
Thursday, 30 July 2009, 4:41 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has expressed its profound disappointment at the government's failure to back better protection for New Zealand's endangered marine animals. More >>
Society calls for support for marine animal bill
Wednesday, 29 July 2009, 2:40 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has called on the National Party to support the first reading of the Marine Animals Protection Law Reform Bill tomorrow. More >>
Society Pleased With Te Arai Decision
Wednesday, 8 July 2009, 2:30 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Environmental Defence Society pleased at coastal development decision The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has welcomed the decision of independent planning commissioners to turn down the controversial coastal subdivision at Te Arai Beach. More >>
The EDS Seminar Series
Monday, 25 May 2009, 3:36 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Join the Minister for the Environment, Hon Dr Nick Smith and the Environmental Defence Society at the launch of a new research paper by Raewyn Peart entitled 'Improving Environmental Governance: the role of an Environmental Protection Authority in New ... More >>
EDS comments on RMA reform announcement
Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 2:06 pm | EDS
The Chairman of the Environmental Defence Society, Gary Taylor, has responded to the announcement today of the National-led government’s Resource Management Act (Simplify and Streamline) Amendment Bill 2009. More >>
EDS welcomes appointment of Hon Dr Nick Smith
Monday, 17 November 2008, 4:41 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the appointment of Hon Dr Nick Smith to the new National Cabinet as Minister for the Environment and Climate Change. More >>
National reneges on climate change commitments
Monday, 17 November 2008, 10:41 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has expressed "profound dismay and disappointment" at National's confidence and supply agreement with ACT. More >>
