The Environmental Defence Society is a not-for-profit environmental advocacy organisation comprised of resource management professionals who are committed to improving environmental outcomes within New Zealand. EDS is making a significant difference to the environment through supporting high quality, accessible and transparent decision making and promoting the adoption of environmental best practice.

Proposed NZ Coastal Policy Statement

EDS has made a submission to the Board of Inquiry. To view the submission in full, click here.

EDS prepared a guidance document for submitters on this important review.  To view that information, click here.

Coastal Report

EDS has recently published Beyond the Tide: Integrating the management of New Zealand's coasts. Based on a detailed study of the Hauraki Gulf and the Kaipara Harbour the report investigates how the coast is currently managed and ways in which management can be strengthened in the future. The report is essential reading for everyone with an interest in better management of New Zealand's coasts. Order your copy now. Read the EDS press release Coast Press Statement (21K).  

Beyond the RMA conference proceedings now available

The proceedings of the Beyond the RMA conference are now available in a printed volume. These proceedings bring together a considered body of thought on the performance of the Resource Management Act 1991. Order your copy now.

Strong Emissions Trading Scheme Essential

Five of the country's leading environmental organisations have sent a joint letter to the government, urging it not to buckle to pressure from business interests to delay and weaken the emissions trading scheme. Download the letter here Joint letter to PM on emissions trading (604K).