Board change, closing date for director nominations, & ASM

STOCK EXCHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT 24 August 2026 Board change, closing date for director nominations, and ASM date Jack Matthews to stand down Jack Matthews has advised that he will resign from the Chorus Board effective 28 October 2026 after serving on our Board for nine years. Jack joined the Chorus Board in 2017 and has provided a huge contribution to Chorus’ governance during periods of significant change. Mark Cross thanked Jack for his efforts. “Jack steps down with the respect and best wishes of the Chorus Board for his wise counsel, strategic insights and care for the people of Chorus over his 9 years on the Board.” Closing date for director nominations, and ASM date The period for nomination of directors to Chorus’ Board opens today and closes at 5.00pm New Zealand time on Thursday 10 September 2026. Nominations may only be made by a shareholder entitled to attend and vote at Chorus’ Annual Shareholders’ Meeting (ASM) to be held at 10am (NZ time) on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Full details of how to attend the ASM, including location, participating and voting online, will be provided in our notice of meeting. Chorus has been granted a waiver from the NZX listing rules relating to restrictions on the persons who may be appointed as directors to allow Chorus’ Constitution to include a restriction prohibiting Associated Persons of Telecommunications Services in New Zealand (other than the services provided by Chorus) from being Chorus directors. Nominations must be accompanied by the consent in writing of the person being nominated and should contain sufficient information to enable shareholders to make an informed decision as to whether or not to elect the candidate, including: • Biographical details, qualifications, experience and the skills the candidate will bring to the Board; and • Details of other material directorships held. Nominations should be sent by email to company.secretary@chorus.co.nz or by post to: General Counsel Chorus Limited PO Box 632 Wellington 6140 Authorised by: Kristel McMeekin General Counsel ENDS For further information: Shannon Goldstone Head of Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Phone: 0800 763 000 Email: Shannon.Goldstone@chorus.co.nz Aleida White Head of Investor Relations Mobile: +64 21 155 8837 Email: Aleida.White@chorus.co.nz