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What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Barry O'Neil to the role of Chair of the Board of the Environmental Protection Authority?

Answered Question 5489 (2026)
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Francisco Hernandez

List MP · Green Party

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  • What process, if any, was followed for the appointment of Barry O'Neil to the role of Chair of the Board of the Environmental Protection Authority?

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Hon Penny Simmonds

Member for Invercargill · National Party · Minister for the Environment

Answer

The appointment of Barry O’Neil as Chair of the Environmental Protection Authority Board followed the Public Service Commission’s best practice guidance for board appointments, as set out in their Board Appointment and Induction Guidelines (BAIG), including conflicts of interest assessments and interviews. The guidance is available here: https://www.publicservice.govt.nz/guidance/guide-board-appointment-and-induction-guidelines