TAG Oil Ltd. announced that Mr. Henrik Lundin accepted the appointment as Chief Operating Officer, commencing on or about June 27, 2016, and will be based in the Company's operations' office in New Plymouth, New Zealand. With Mr. Lundin commencing as Chief Operating Officer, he has resigned as a director. The company has appointed Dr. David Bennett as a director in his place.

Dr. Bennett has extensive exploration, technical, operational, and corporate experience in New Zealand and throughout Australasia. He will be a hands-on director, helping TAG Oil high-grade and prioritize its prospect inventory, as well as give technical guidance to TAG's exploration and development programs.