Media Statements 2013

• Tukituki Catchment Proposal hearing nearing conclusion (19 Dec 2013
• Confusion regarding closing date for Auckland Plan clarified (19 Dec 2013)
• New oil drilling regulations totally inadequate (12 Dec 2013)
• EDS concerned at covenant destruction (2 Dec 2013)
• New protection measures for Maui’s dolphin don’t go far enough (25 Nov 2013)
• EDS questions EPA role in Anadarko approvals (20 Nov 2013)
• Appeal against King Salmon starts in Supreme Court (18 Nov 2013)
• National Objectives Framework for Freshwater a good start but needs strengthening (7 Nov 2013)
• EDS gets leave to appeal approved by Supreme Court (18 Oct 2013)
• EDS says proposed new oil drilling regulations not adequate (17 Oct 2013)
• EPA Tukituki / Ruataniwha hearing process stacked against opponents (10 Oct 2013)

• EDS cautiously welcomes Precision Seafood Harvesting (2 Oct 2013)
• Proposed regulations for exploratory drilling not good enough (25 Sept 2013)
• Snapper 1 decision fails to rebuild stock (17 Sept 2013)
• EDS welcomes review of Great Barrier Island conservation land (12 Sept 2013)
• EDS welcomes Māori Party and United Future opposition to RMA reforms (11 Sept 2013)
• Maui's dolphin proposal needs strengthening (6 Sept 2013)
• EDS still concerned about Resource Management Act reforms (3 Sept 2013)    See also: EDS's Legal Advice and EDS's Position Paper  
• Consultation on EEZ regulations for exploratory petroleum drilling questioned (30 Aug 2013)
• Auckland Council not standing up for trees (29 Aug 2013)
• EDS to file further proceedings regarding King Salmon (21 Aug 2013)
• Government’s announcement on RMA reforms are troubling (10 Aug 2013)
• King Salmon High Court decision disappoints (9 Aug 2013)
• Conference Communique: EDS conference endorses establishment of an Oceans Forum (8 Aug 2013)
• EDS supports new environmental reporting regime (8 Aug 2013)
• EDS welcomes appointment of new Director-General of Conservation (07 Aug 2013)
• Resource Management Reform Bill bad for trees (31 Jul 2013)
• EDS congratulates Minister of Conservation on Milford – Dart tunnel decision (17 Jul 2013)
• EDS supports Consensus Building Group Report on Auckland’s transport funding (16 July 2013)
• EDS welcomes first stage of freshwater action plan (10 Jul 2013)
• EDS expresses concern at poorly conceived plans to tackle housing (30 May 2013)
• EDS releases review of draft Auckland Unitary Plan (29 May 2013)
• EDS endorses Sir Geoffrey Palmer’s legal opinion on RMA reform (27 May 2013) See also: Sir Geoffrey Palmer's legal opinion
• EDS High Court appeal against King Salmon to be heard this coming week (26 May 2013)
• EDS welcomes successful outcome of Mackenzie Country forum (12 May 2013)
• RMA Advice Service cancelled by government (10 May 2013)
• EDS unsure new rules will keep oil cowboys out (30 Apr 2013)
• EDS congratulates Conservation Minister on approval of Akaroa Marine Reserve (14 April 2013)
• EDS calls for “open minds” as it releases its RMA submissions (2 Apr 2013)
• EDS releases its draft submission on proposed resource management reforms (26 Mar 2013)
• EDS expresses deep concern at DOC job losses (25 Mar 2013)
• EDS appeals King Salmon decision (19 Mar 2013)
• EDS welcomes draft Auckland Unitary Plan (15 Mar 2013)
• EDS calls on Bluegreens to save the environment (8 Mar 2013)
• EDS responds to Minister’s criticisms (1 Mar 2013)
• EDS critical of proposed changes to Resource Management Act (28 Feb 2013)
• Final decision on King Salmon released by EPA (28 February 2013)
• EDS seeks more urgency in cleaning up our waterways (20 Feb 2013)
• Submissions due on Resource Management Reform Bill (13 Feb 2013)
• EDS welcomes reappointment of Dr Nick Smith to Cabinet (22 Jan 2013)