Submissions

EDS Submissions and Legal Reviews

EDS makes submissions on a wide range of government policy proposals. EDS also reviews case law on relevant issues from time to time. Recent submissions and case law reviews can be accessed below.

Submissions 2021

• EDS submission on Proposed Te Pēwhairangi Marine Mammal Sanctuary (10 May 2021)
• EDS submission on Proposed Temporary Closure of the Whangaroa Area to the Harvest of Scallops (27 April 2021)
• EDS submission on Climate Change Commission Budget (26 March 2021)
• EDS submission on Proposed Temporary Closure around Waiheke Rahui to the Harvest of Scallops, Mussels, Rock Lobster and Pāua (18 March 2021)

Submissions 2020

• EDS submission on the COVID-19 Recovery (Fast-track Consenting) Bill (18 June 2020)
• EDS submission on NPSIB discussion document ( 13 March 2020)

• Environmental Defence Society submission on the Urban Development Bill (14 February 2020)

• Submission on the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading Reform) Amendment Bill (16 January 2020)

Submissions 2019

• Submission to the Environment Select Committee on the RM Amendment Bill 2019 (5 November 2019)
• Submission on Action for Healthy Waterways: A discussion document on national direction for essential freshwater FINAL (31 October 2019)
• Review of the updated Threat Management Plan for Protecting Hector's and Maui Dolphins (19 August 2019)
• Review of the Draft Southern Scallop Strategy: Marlborough Sounds (7 August 2019)
• Review of Sustainability Measures for Tarakihi 2019/20 (July 2019)
• EDS Submission on the Climate Change (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill (July 2019)
• Submission on Enduring Stewardship of Crown Pastoral Land (12 April 2019)
• Fisheries New Zealand (Fisheries NZ) Discussion Paper No 2019/02 (16 March 2019)

Submissions 2018

• EDS Submission to the Tax Working Group (August 2018)
• EDS submission on sustainability measures for 2018/19 as set in the Fisheries New Zealand Discussion Paper No: 2018/05 (27 July 2018)
• EDS Submission on the Our Climate Your Say Discussion Document (19 July 2018)
• EDS Submission on CRA2 Fishery (Hauraki Gulf & Bay of Plenty Crayfish Stock) (8 February 2018)

Submissions 2017

• EDS Submission on Preliminary Proposal for Tenure Review of Simons Pass Pastoral Lease Simons Pass (18 July 2017)
• EDS FINAL Submission on Clean Water Consultation Document 2017 (28 April 2017)
• EDS DRAFT Submission on the Clean Water Consultation Document 2017 (21 April 2017)
• Submission on the Draft Energy Efficiency and Conservation Strategy (26 January 2017)

Submissions 2016

• EDS Submission on the Future of Our Fisheries (20 December 2016)
• Submission on Better Urban Planning Report (29 September 2016)
• Submission on NZ Emissions Trading Scheme Review Discussion Document (29 April 2016)
• Submission on Kermadec Open Sanctuary Bill (28 April 2016)
• Next Steps for Fresh Water FINAL Submission (22 April 2016)
• Submission on the Resource Legislation Amendment Bill (14 March 2016)
• Appendix A - clause by clause analysis (14 March 2016)
• Submission on a new Marine Protected Areas Act (9 March 2016)

Submissions 2015

• Submission on the Proposed West Coast RPS (22 June 2015)
• Submission on Intended National Determined Contribution (INDC) or climate change target (5 June 2015)

Submissions 2014

• Submission on Proposed Thames-Coromandel District Plan (13 March 2014)
• Submission on the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan (28 February 2014)
• EDS Submission on Proposed Aotea Conservation Park (26 February 2014)

Submissions 2013

• Proposed EEZ Regulations 2013 Submission (25 September 2013)
• SNA1 (Snapper) Submission (23 August 2013)
• Tukituki Proposal Submission - Final (2 August 2013)
• Submission on the Housing Accords and Special Housing Areas Bill (30 May 2013)
• Feedback on the Auckland Draft Unitary Plan (29 May 2013)
• Feedback on Freshwater Reform and Beyond 2013 (April 2013)
• Submission on the Resource Management Reform Bill (27 February 2013)

Submissions 2012

• Submission on the Maui's dolphin threat management plan 2012 (12 November 2012)
• Submission on the Resource Management (restricted duration of certain discharge and coastal permits) Amendment Bill (29 October 2012)
• Submission on the Climate Change Response (Emissions Trading and other matters) Amendment Bill (10 September 2012)
• Submission on Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill (26 July 2012)
• Submission on Review of HS (Petroleum) Regulations (19 July 2012)
• Managing Our Oceans: A discussion document on the regulations proposed under the EEZ and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill (28 June 2012)
• Submission on the interim extension of the West Coast North Island marine mammal sanctuary & seismic survey regulations to manage the risk of maui's dolphin mortality (26 April 2012)
• Submission on interim set net measures to manage the risk of Maui's dolphin mortality (11 April 2012)

Submissions 2011

• Submission on the EEZ and Continental Shelf (Environmental Effects) Bill (27 January 2011)
• Submission on the SQU6T Initial Position Paper (20 December 2011)
• Submission on the Draft Auckland Plan (19 October 2011)
• Submission on The Auckland Plan Discussion Document (03 May 2011)
• Submission on Proposed NPS on Indigenous Biodiversity (02 May 2011)
• Offshore petroleum health, safety and environmental legislation review (14 February 2011)

Submissions 2010

• EDS response to letter seeking views under s46(a) of the RMA on proposed NPS on Biodiversity (28 October 2010)
• Maui's & Hector's Dolphins submission (12 October 2010)
• Population Management Plan Submission (12 October 2010)
• Auckland (Law Reform) Bill - EDS Submission (June 2010)
• Mining: EDS Submission on the Schedule 4 Stocktake Paper (May 2010)
• Reviewing the Foreshore and Seabed Act 2004 Consultation Document (26 April 2010)