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New Zealand, its people and economy, rely on animals, plants and chemicals that benefit our daily lives but also have some inherent risks if not managed. We help safeguard people and the environment by regulating new organisms and hazardous substances to control the risks and enjoy the benefits.

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Who we are

The EPA is the government agency responsible for regulatory functions concerning New Zealand's environmental management.

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What we do

We regulate plants, animals and other new organisms; and more than 100,000 different types of hazardous substances.

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Careers

See available roles and job vacancies, qualifications we seek, and application forms and information

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Te Hautū

Find out how we seek the input of tangata whenua and how this contributes to decision making.

Monitoring and reporting

Monitoring reports on the use of hazardous substances and new organisms, and incidents. 1080 watch list.

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Fees and charges

Fees for hazardous substances and new organisms applications, certificates, and licences.

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International obligations

New Zealand is party to international agreements, with potential relevance to applicants.

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