Change of external auditor

NZX/ASX release 16 December 2022 Change of external auditor Heartland Group Holdings Limited (Heartland) (NZX/ASX: HGH) advises that it has accepted the resignation of KPMG as external auditor of the company with effect from 16 December 2022. The Board has resolved to appoint PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) as Heartland's new external auditor on the same day for the year ending 30 June 2023. The decision to change the auditor in no way reflects the performance of KPMG. After a long period as Heartland's external auditor, the Board determined it was good governance practice to change auditor. PwC's appointment follows a formal request for proposal process by Heartland. Heartland would like to thank KPMG for its service and support of the company. - ENDS - The person(s) who authorised this announcement: Jeff Greenslade Chief Executive Officer Andrew Dixson Chief Financial Officer For further information and media enquiries, please contact: Nicola Foley Group Head of Communications 027 345 6809 nicola.foley@heartland.co.nz Level 3, Heartland House, 35 Teed Street, Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand End CA:00404196 For:HGH Type:AUDITORS Time:2022-12-16 08:30:52