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Chief executive - Eric Pyle

Eric Pyle CEO New Zealand Wind Energy Association

Eric Pyle joined the New Zealand Wind Energy Association in July 2011.

Eric’s previous role was as Director of Environmental and Social Development at the Ministry of Research, Science & Technology, where he had responsibility for their energy-related activities including the integration of renewable energy into the electricity grid. He has also held senior positions at Forest and Bird, WWF, Ministry for the Environment and DoC.

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Communications manager: Nigel Parry

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Senior environmental planner & project manager guidelines: Ben Farrell

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Office and administration manager: Jennifer Boyd

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