Protecting our way of life

We are Aotearoa New Zealand's national environmental regulator.

What's happening

Learn about these sustainable and environmentally friendly alternatives to pesticides.

The EPA approved the import and release of four insects to control the spread of purple loosestrife.

The EPA carries out comprehensive assessments for hazardous substance applications.

An independent panel has approved resource consent for a project in Point Chevalier, Auckland.

You can have your say on any application that's open for public submission.

Find out how to keep yourself, your whānau, our communities and environment safe around chemicals.

Wai Tuwhera o te Taiao connects communities with science and their local environment, through exploration and discovery.

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