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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 25]
Environmental group welcomes change at Federated Farmers
Saturday, 2 July 2011, 11:36 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has congratulated new Federated Farmers President Bruce Wills on his election to head the farmers' group. More >>
Call for major oceans reform in New Zealand
Friday, 3 June 2011, 1:40 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Participants at the Environmental Defence Society's Coastlines conference have strongly supported calls by EDS for major reform of the way New Zealand manages its oceans. More >>
EDS welcomes EEZ announcement
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 1:45 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence has welcomed the announcement at its conference this morning by Hon Dr Nick Smith that government will be legislating for environmental controls over the EEZ and continental shelf. More >>
Freshwater Announcements Need to Go Further
Monday, 9 May 2011, 5:02 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has expressed concern about aspects of the announcements on freshwater made at the Prime Minister's press conference today. More >>
Environmental Defence Society Newsletter
Monday, 9 May 2011, 12:17 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Debate over oil and gas exploration moves to the EDS Coastlines conference in just over 3 weeks time More >>
Auckland Unleashed fails to provide a clear direction
Wednesday, 4 May 2011, 1:36 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS has lodged its submission on the Auckland Plan discussion document Auckland Unleashed . "The discussion document is a good start," said EDS Senior Policy Analyst Raewyn Peart. "But it fails to articulate a clear strategic direction for Auckland's natural ... More >>
Petroleum Mining needs new rules
Friday, 15 April 2011, 4:54 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Our economy couldn’t stand another disaster. Community concern about the dangers of petroleum exploration in New Zealand’s Exclusive Economic Zone is well-justified. Exploration activities taking place there are not subject to adequate environmental ... More >>
Auckland spatial plan a good start
Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 4:31 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society today welcomed the release of the Auckland Plan Discussion Document by Mayor Len Brown. "The discussion document Auckland Unleashed is a great start," said EDS Chairman Gary Taylor. "Overall, it provides a useful ... More >>
Auckland spatial plan needs to deliver certainty
Tuesday, 22 March 2011, 12:47 pm | Environmental Defence Society
EDS welcomes tomorrow's release of the vision for the Auckland spatial plan. "The spatial plan is an excellent opportunity to provide greater certainty for both developers and the environment," said EDS Chairman Gary Taylor. More >>
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 >>
