New Resource Management Bill An Unprecedented Power Grab By Ministers – Environmental Defence Society
The Committee stages of the Resource Management (Consenting and Other System Changes) Amendment Bill, together with an Amendment Paper, is…
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Another Offensive Launched In The Government’s War On Nature – Environmental Defence Society
Last week the Minister for Resource Management Reform, Chris Bishop, announced that the government would be intervening, yet again, to…
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EDS Has Concerns Over Sweeping Review Of National Direction Under The RMA
The Government today released for consultation an unprecedented package of reforms to national direction under the Resource Management Act 1991…
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EDS Report Highlights Urgent Need To Get On With MPA Reform
The Environmental Defence Society today released a working paper on marine protected areas (MPA) setting out how progress can be…
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EDS Responds To RM Reform Announcement
The Government has today announced its blueprint for reform of the resource management system. It replaces the Resource Management Act…
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Infrastructure Summit Should Prioritise Environmental Outcomes – Environmental Defence Society
The Government’s Infrastructure Investment Summit starts tomorrow. It’s a jam-packed programme engaging an impressive panoply of Ministers. Our substantial infrastructure…
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Some Good Conservation News – Environmental Defence Society
The Government has today announced it will be investing $19 million in improving biodiversity in national parks and other key…
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Environmental Groups Clarify Qualities Of Stewardship Land In Meeting With Prime Minister – Environmental Defence Society
Earlier this week the Chief Executives of four leading ENGOs (EDS, Greenpeace Aotearoa, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and…
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Regulatory Standards Bill Should Be Stopped In Its Tracks – Environmental Defence Society
In its submission filed last week, the Environmental Defence Society (EDS) has called for work on the proposed Regulatory Standards…
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Select Committee Report: No Let-Up In The Government’s War On Nature – Environmental Defence Society
The Environment Select Committee has reported back to Parliament (see here) on the Fast-track Approvals Bill. Unsurprisingly, there are majority…