Conservation Bill Still Needs Major Changes Despite Government Retreat, Says EDS
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has today filed its submission on the Conservation Amendment Bill, welcoming the Government’s decision to…
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Environmental Defence Society Welcomes Conservation Amendment Bill Changes
Following discussions last week on the fringes of the EDS Conference, the Minister of Conservation has agreed to substantial changes…
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Fisheries Bill Delay A Chance To Reset Fisheries Reform – Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society says the decision to delay the Fisheries Amendment Bill until after the general election should mark…
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New South Island Marine Reserves Finally Here – Environmental Defence Society
The Minister of Conservation today announced the creation of five marine reserves off the Otago and south-Canterbury coast, forming the…
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A Personal Message From Gary Taylor, CEO, Environmental Defence Society – Environmental Defence Society
The Government is putting growth before nature. Gary Taylor says the EDS Conference 2026 is the moment to demand a better environmental mandate.
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EDS Calls For Fisheries Amendment Bill To Be Scrapped
Environmental groups warn the Government’s Fisheries Amendment Bill puts industry interests ahead of sustainability while oceans heat and fish stocks come under growing pressure.
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South Island High Country At Risk From New Law
The Government is opening the gate to development in the South Island High Country — and critics warn once it’s gone, it’s gone.
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South Island High Country At Risk Under New Bill
The Government calls it flexibility. EDS says it could mean industrial-scale development and even disposal of public High Country land.
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EDS And Forest & Bird Join Forces To Challenge Stewardship Land Decisions
Some of the most precious conservation land in the country is now at the centre of a High Court battle after EDS and Forest & Bird accused the Minister of waving through weak stewardship land decisions without proper reasons.
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EDS Seeks Funding Support To Ensure Independent Scrutiny Of Bendigo Gold Mine – Environmental Defence Society
The Environmental Defence Society (EDS) is seeking funding support to enable independent expert scrutiny of the proposed Bendigo-Ophir Gold Mine,…
