5489 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for the Environment

5489 (2026). Francisco Hernandez to the Minister for the Environment: 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?

Hon Penny Simmonds: 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