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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 26]
EDS calls for major overhaul of coastal management
Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 11:32 am | EDS
The Environmental Defence Society is calling for a major overhaul of the way the New Zealand coast is managed. More >>
EDS Welcomes Land and Water Forum Report
Wednesday, 22 September 2010, 3:44 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the release today of the Land and Water Forum's report A Fresh Start for Freshwater. More >>
Coastal gems urgently need greater protection
Friday, 3 September 2010, 1:54 pm | Environmental Defence Society
"The current public furore over development at New Chums beach, on the Coromandel Peninsula, brings into sharp focus the need for greater national direction on coastal development," said EDS Senior Policy Analyst Raewyn Peart today More >>
Coastal Land on the Coromandel Peninsula protected
Thursday, 2 September 2010, 2:18 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed a decision by the Thames Coromandel District Council to downzone land at Te Karo Bay on the Coromandel Peninsula. More >>
EDS Welcomes Decision In "Blank Pages" Case
Sunday, 29 August 2010, 4:18 pm | EDS
The Environmental Defence Defence Society (EDS) has scored a significant judgement against a council that failed to protect the outstanding landscapes in its district. More >>
EDS might join High Court action
Monday, 16 August 2010, 9:36 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society says it might apply to the High Court for permission to join proceedings being brought by climate sceptics against the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). More >>
EDS wins cubicle farming case in the Mackenzie
Thursday, 29 July 2010, 3:28 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has won a High Court case challenging cubicle dairy farming in the Mackenzie basin. More >>
EDS welcomes Government decisions on mining
Tuesday, 20 July 2010, 11:20 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has congratulated the Government for its decisions regarding Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act which have just been formally announced. More >>
EDS questions PM's interest in mining park
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 5:06 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has questioned the Prime Minister's comments in Christchurch last night where he appeared to be signalling interest in opening up Paparoa National Park to mining. More >>
EDS welcomes EPA announcement
Thursday, 3 June 2010, 12:37 pm | EDS
EDS welcomes announcement that Environmental Protection Authority is to be a stand-alone Crown entity More >>
RETRACTION of earlier Media Release on DOC staff
Wednesday, 2 June 2010, 5:33 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society is retracting the media release sent earlier today referring to the removal of Department of Conservation staff from Great Barrier Island. More >>
EDS calls for Resource Management Act to cover oil
Tuesday, 1 June 2010, 5:25 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has responded to the announcement that Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee will reveal today the successful bidders for oil exploration in the Raukumara Basin off East Cape, by calling for effective environmental protections ... More >>
Committee rebalances Auckland's spatial plan
Monday, 24 May 2010, 5:46 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Select Committee reported back on the Local Government (Auckland Law Reform) Bill today. "EDS is delighted that the Select Committee has recommended a more balanced approach to Auckland's spatial plan" said EDS Senior Policy Analyst Raewyn Peart ... More >>
EDS Asks For Retention Of Schedule 4 Protection
Sunday, 23 May 2010, 1:21 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society has called for the government to retain all current Schedule 4 protections in its submission to the Ministry of Economic Development. More >>
Board of Inquiry recommendations good for coast
Thursday, 6 May 2010, 4:29 pm | Environmental Defence Society
"EDS is delighted that the New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement (NZCPS) Board of Inquiry has recommended a stronger national framework for coastal management," said EDS Senior Policy Analyst Raewyn Peart today. More >>
Government torpedoes own flagship water reform
Thursday, 1 April 2010, 3:22 pm | Environmental Defence Society
Five leading environmental and outdoor recreation groups said today that the Government legislation on water conservation orders passed yesterday under urgency has sent a torpedo into the Government-backed national forum working on water management reform. More >>
EDS expresses grave reservations about water
Wednesday, 31 March 2010, 11:02 am | Environmental Defence Society
EDS expresses grave reservations about water conservation order changes Earlier today EDS expressed qualified support for government decisions regarding Environment Canterbury including the appointment of Commissioners. More >>
Qualified support for government decisions on ECan
Tuesday, 30 March 2010, 12:58 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The government has today announced that it is sacking the Environment Canterbury Council and replacing it with Commissioners who will be given special powers under a bill to be introduced to parliament later today. More >>
EDS astonished at mining on Great Barrier
Tuesday, 23 March 2010, 9:43 am | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society says it's very surprised that the government is proposing to allow gold and silver mining on Conservation land on Great Barrier Island. More >>
Society disappointed with Schedule 4 mining review
Monday, 22 March 2010, 3:41 pm | Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society says it's disappointed at the tone and content of the Schedule 4 review. "We were expecting the government would have listened to the widespread public concern about removing some of our precious places from Schedule ... More >>
