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EDS: Loss of Very Capable Environment Minister
21 March 2012
EDS expresses regret at loss of a
very capable Environment Minister
The Chairman of the
Environmental Defence Society, Gary Taylor, has expressed
regret at the resignation of Hon Dr Nick Smith as Minister
for the Environment.
"In our experience Dr Smith was a
very capable, dedicated and courageous Minister and helped
bring environmental matters into the upper echelons of
National-led governments," said Mr Taylor.
"In particular,
he was bold in supporting the Land and Water Forum which is
looking at fundamental reform of the way we manage
freshwater in this country.
"Endorsing a new
collaborative way of making environmental policy will be one
of his enduring legacies.
"Dr Smith was very engaged with the environment portfolio and understood the complexities of it very well. Emerging policy in freshwater, oceans, and Resource Management Act reforms is no easy beat for a Minister.
"We say direct to him: we are sorry to see that you have to resign and we have enjoyed our open and intelligent professional relationship.
"EDS looks forward to working with his successor," Mr Taylor concluded.
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For more information about
EDS go to www.eds.org.nz; www.edsconference.com
The Community
Guide to the Resource Management Act go to www.rmaguide.org.nz
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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