Economic development is a major focus of the coalition government. Reforms purport to remove ‘red’ and ‘green’ tape. But at what cost? Improving regulatory settings is one thing, but New Zealanders will be concerned with changes that enable more freshwater pollution, loss of indigenous species and questionable developments.
EDS’s 2025 environmental summit will reframe the narrative. How can we improve economic
welfare while not harming the environment? Can development fund restoration? Where are the
synergies? And how can such an approach frame the Government’s proposed reform of resource
management law and policy?
EDS's 2025 summit includes a full day dedicated to the ocean, where economic opportunities
interface with nature in a highly dynamic way. How can we restore ecosystem health while
harnessing wealth from our oceans?
EDS’s conferences delve deeply into contemporary issues and provide an opportunity to engage in constructive and intelligent discourse. Dollars & Sense will be a seminal event.
Conference outline:
Monday 12 May
Oceans symposium (9.45am - 5.00pm) (separately bookable event, available to delegates and non-delegates)
Tuesday 13 May
Conference sessions and conference dinner
Wednesday 14 May
Conference sessions