As New Zealand's environmental regulator, the work we do today helps shape the future of our tomorrow.

Our purpose | To tātou kaupapa

We are the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA), New Zealand’s independent environmental regulator.  Our role is important; to help protect our country’s unique way of life by looking out for the health of its environment, and its people.

Our kaupapa is about making the right decisions, based on evidence, mātauranga, and science. We are passionate people working as one EPA to encourage big ideas and bold goals.

What we achieve today helps shape the future of New Zealand for generations to come.

Jump in the waka - make history with us.


About our group | Mō te roopu

Our Legal Group helps to bring the EPA’s vision to life by guiding the EPA in delivering on its responsibilities and strategic direction. <...