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flag New Zealand’s EPA chief Allan Freeth resigns after 10+ years, effective June 30, 2026.

flag Dr Allan Freeth, New Zealand’s EPA chief executive, has announced his resignation effective June 30, 2026, after over a decade in the role. flag Environment Minister Penny Simmonds praised his leadership, highlighting advancements such as faster decision-making through a fast-track approval process, improved risk assessment models, reduced application backlogs, and increased scientific capacity. flag Freeth’s tenure included navigating the COVID-19 pandemic and strengthening the EPA’s credibility and efficiency. flag The EPA board will now begin searching for a successor.

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