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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]
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 >>
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 >>
