NZ Herald19 May, 2026 10:51 PM2 mins to readMorning Headlines | Fear we’ll lose more talent in public service cuts and New Zealand sees renewed growth in international education | Wednesday, May 20, 2026New Zealand Trade and Enterprise chief executive Peter Chrisp has been appointed the new director‑general of Conservation.The Department of Conservation (DoC) announced the appointment today, for a period of five years from July 13.

Chrisp, who has led New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) since 2010, said it wasn’t