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EDS delighted that stricter policies now apply to the coast
Media Release: EDS delighted that stricter policies now apply to the coast
EMBARGOED UNTIL 3 DECEMBER 2010
The New Zealand Coastal Policy Statement 2010 came into force today.
"EDS is delighted that the new NZCPS has finally come into force," said EDS Senior Policy Analyst, Raewyn Peart today.
"The review of the NZCPS first started in 2004 so it has been a long time coming. But now we have finally got there.
"The new NZCPS very clearly states that high value parts of the coast must now be protected from all adverse effects. That is a very strong obligation. It also provides unambiguous protection for threatened coastal biodiversity including Hector's and Maui's dolphin.
"Under the Resource Management Act, all councils are required to give effect to these new provisions in their planning documents "as soon as practicable".
"Giving effect to these new provisions will require outstanding coastal landscapes and natural character areas to be mapped right around the country.
"This work needs to get underway immediately.
"New Zealand's outstanding coastal environment is better protected from today," Ms Peart concluded.
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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