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Bulletin
March 2019
A bit of everything...
In our first issue for 2019 we talk about our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint, introduce a new biocontrol, introduce you to some of our staff, let you know about the changes we've made to our website and more. Check it out below!
Reducing our carbon footprint
The EPA has committed to reducing its own carbon footprint by being confirmed as a CEMARS (Certified Emissions Measurement and Reduction Scheme) certified organisation.
EPA takes on Te Matatini
In an EPA first, we attended Te Matatini at the Westpac Stadium in Wellington in February.
New biocontrol approved
No need to unleash the dragons. A tiny wasp, Eadya daenerys, can now be used in New Zealand to combat the destructive eucalyptus tortoise beetle (Paropsis charybdis).
We're listening
We're making changes to our website to make it easier for you to find the information you need.
EPA staff take to the water
On Waitangi Day two EPA staff swapped their office chair for a bench seat as a crew member on Te Whare Waka o Poneke's waka tētē (multipurpose waka).
Ashlee Peacock and Morgan King were included in the crew for the ceremonial row and salute at this year’s celebrations.
Making more information public
Our weekly updates to our Associate Minister are now publicly available on our website, as is a selection of requests made under the Official Information Act (OIA) and responses.
New scheme targets greenhouse gases
We are supporting international efforts to help cool the planet with new regulations that came into force in February.
Meet Mitzi Henderson
Mitzi Henderson’s official role at the EPA is Customer Centricity Analyst, though unofficially she’s a self-appointed Fun Enforcement Officer.
She believes these are two sides of the same coin – if people are happy and feeling good about coming to work, then they’ll be more motivated to deliver great service to customers.
Going digital for bees
We’ve made it easier for beekeepers around New Zealand to tell us about suspected poisoning of bees and other pollinators.
International Women's Day
On Friday 8 March we celebrated International Women's Day with students from Onslow College, Wellington High School and Wellington Girls' College at a breakfast workshop.
Kaupapa Kura Taiao farewell their summer interns
In December 2018, our Māori Advisory team, Kaupapa Kura Taiao, welcomed two summer interns to the EPA whanau.
First year Victoria university student, Morgan King (Waikato-Tainui), and, third year Victoria University student Regan Sword (Muaupoko).
Hazardous Substances Update
Read the latest application decisions and news from the hazardous substances team.
Careers at the EPA
People work here for the benefit of all New Zealanders and the environment. We think it's the best reason to come to work every day. Do you?
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