Former Hamilton mayor Hardaker tapped to chair EPA

Former Hamilton mayor Hardaker tapped to chair EPA
Paul McBeth
By Gavin Evans July 17 (BusinessDesk) - Lawyer Julie Hardaker is the new chair of the Environmental Protection Authority. Hardaker, a two-term Mayor of Hamilton until 2016, is replacing Kerry Prendergast who has chaired the EPA since its inception in 2011. Her three-year appointment is effective from Aug. 1. Associate Environment Minister Eugenie Sage said Hardaker brings experience of central and local government processes and of public and employment law to the role. She has also been recognised for her service to Māori and has a str...