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EDS Welcomes Court of Appeal Mining Decision
31 October 2007
EDS Welcomes Court of Appeal Mining Decision
The Environmental Defence Society has welcomed the decision of the Court of Appeal released today which deals with the status of mining on the Coromandel Peninsula. The decision confirmed that it is appropriate for the Thames Coromandel District Council to make mining in its coastal zone a prohibited activity under the Council's district plan. The Court referred the matter back to the Environment Court for implementation.
EDS put its weight behind Coromandel Watchdog and assisted in fighting the appeal. 'The decision is a great victory for Coromandel Watchdog. We are delighted that the outstanding values of the Coromandel Peninsula will be protected from mining' said Gary Taylor, EDS's chairman.
'However the decision also has wider ramifications for the rest of New Zealand. It widens the circumstances in which councils can use the prohibited activity status in their plans. This will give councils more power to plan strategically and to prevent applications being lodged for activities which are clearly inappropriate.'
ENDS
Environmental Defence Society
EDS speaks for the environment. It has influence.
Since 1971, EDS has been driving environmental protection in Aotearoa New Zealand
through law and policy change. That's why it's one of this country's most influential non-
profit organisations when it comes to achieving better environmental outcomes.
EDS has expertise in key disciplines including law, planning, landscape and science. It
operates as a policy think-tank, a litigation advocate, and a collaborator – bringing together
the private and public sectors for constructive engagement.
EDS runs conferences and seminars on topical issues, including an annual Environmental
Summit and the Climate Change and Business Conference.
EDS is a registered charity and donations to it are tax-deductible.
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