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.

Contact Environmental Defence Society

Website - www.eds.org.nz
Email - manager@eds.org.nz
Phone - + 64 9 302 2972
Link - EDS National Conference
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Environmental Defence Society - Latest News [Page 26]

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

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 >>