Retraction of earlier Media Release on DOC staff at Great Barrier
The Environmental Defence Society is retracting the media release sent earlier today referring to the removal of
Department of Conservation staff from Great Barrier Island.
It was based on inaccurate reporting from another source.
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.