Todd Sheppard on Newstalk ZB
Todd Sheppard, CEO of EnviroCheck, was interviewed by Newstalk ZB about the realities of methamphetamine testing in New Zealand.
The latest NZ Police / PHF Science methamphetamine consumption data (April–June 2026) is now published across all 11 districts.
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Todd Sheppard, CEO of EnviroCheck, was interviewed by Newstalk ZB regarding methamphetamine testing in New Zealand. The interview is independent media coverage — not an endorsement.
"The realities of meth testing in New Zealand"
Todd Sheppard, CEO of EnviroCheck, joined the Matt Heath & Tyler Adams Afternoons programme on Newstalk ZB to discuss the realities of methamphetamine testing in New Zealand — covering the challenges property owners face, the importance of independent testing, and what the latest data reveals about contamination risk across the country.
The interview is independent media coverage. Newstalk ZB is a New Zealand talk radio network. Its coverage of EnviroCheck does not constitute an endorsement of the company or its services.
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