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Health & Safety

Govt passes health & safety reforms, aims to cut compliance burden 2nd July 2026 /

Govt passes health & safety reforms, aims to cut compliance burden

The government’s overhaul of New Zealand’s health and safety laws has passed its third reading in Parliament, with the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill set to come into force on 1 April 2027.


Chemical leak at Alliance Group factory 20th February 2026 /

Chemical leak at Alliance Group factory

Processing at Alliance Group’s Levin meat plant has been suspended following an incident at the site which has see twenty-two people treated by emergency services.


Proposed workplace H&S changes to provide clarity – Retail NZ 17th February 2026 /

Proposed workplace H&S changes to provide clarity – Retail NZ

The passing of the first reading of the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill is the first step to helping to provide clarity around retailers’ health and safety obligations, Retail NZ Chief Executive Carolyn Young says.


Restaurant Association launches hospo H&S programme 29th October 2024 /

Restaurant Association launches hospo H&S programme

The Restaurant Association has launched a new Health and Safety Programme, designed to provide essential guidance and support for hospitality businesses.


Govt starts health and safety consultation 18th June 2024 /

Govt starts health and safety consultation

The government has launched a consultation on health and safety rules, starting with a roadshow.


Ag, forestry, fishing workplace injuries drop – Stats NZ 25th September 2023 /

Ag, forestry, fishing workplace injuries drop – Stats NZ

Manufacturing has overtaken agriculture, forestry, and fishing industry as the industry with the highest incidence rate of work-related claims, according to new data from Stats NZ.


Farmstrong, Frucor, Fonterra win big in safety awards 13th November 2020

Farmstrong, Frucor, Fonterra win big in safety awards

The awards took place in Auckland on Wednesday night.