Retailers are voluntarily recalling unsafe wall-mounted bathroom heaters.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has completed a targeted review of the health and safety regulatory regime for adventure activities, looking at how it operates when activities take place in naturally-hazardous environments.

In 2019 Cabinet decided that a new licensing system should be introduced for refrigeration, heat pump and air conditioning technicians. This will be part of a wider licensing system for high risk work, which will include scaffolding construction and inspection.

A high-performing health and safety regulatory system contributes to our goal of healthy, safe and fulfilling work for all New Zealand workers, and to grow New Zealand for all.

The strategy sets out the Government’s vision on improving health and safety at work across New Zealand from 2018 to 2028.

The Health and Safety at Work (Health and Safety Representatives and Committees) Amendment Act has now passed into law.

The Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy and the Independent Taskforce on Workplace Health and Safety recommended changes to health and safety at work.

Applications are now open for the $4,000 fog cannon subsidy for small retail businesses that want a fog cannon installed.

MBIE is seeking feedback on an exposure draft of the proposed Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Amendment Regulations 2023.

We are seeking feedback on the draft regulations for work involving hazardous substances.