Appointment of Independent Director - Neil McAra

1 March 2026 Appointment of Independent Director – Neil McAra WasteCo Group Limited (NZX: WCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil McAra to the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr McAra brings extensive governance, financial and commercial experience, including leadership roles in professional advisory services and a range of directorships across New Zealand businesses and organisations. He is a Chartered Accountant with over 30 years’ experience in business advisory, financing, acquisitions, structuring and governance. The Board welcomes Mr McAra to WasteCo and looks forward to his contribution as the Company continues to execute its strategic and operational priorities. The Board has determined that Mr McAra is an Independent Director for the purposes of the NZX Listing Rules. For and on behalf of the Board. Roger Gower Chair, WasteCo Group Limited 0275 914112 About WasteCo WasteCo is a leading South Island waste solution company, processing and diverting liquid and solid waste from landfill. It provides comprehensive solutions for household, commercial, industrial and local authority customers. The company provides waste and sorting options as well as waste remediation, sweeping and industrial cleaning services – all delivered using leading edge technology and highly trained customer-focused staff. The Christchurch-based business was established in 2013.