Health and safety
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.
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Health and safety at work strategy
The strategy sets out the Government’s vision on improving health and safety at work across New Zealand from 2018 to 2028.
Health and Safety law change to help keep workers safer
The Health and Safety at Work (Health and Safety Representatives and Committees) Amendment Act has now passed into law.
Responding to the Royal Commission on the Pike River Coal Mine Tragedy
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.
Fog cannon subsidy applications open
Applications are now open for the $4,000 fog cannon subsidy for small retail businesses that want a fog cannon installed.
Exposure draft of Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Amendment Regulations 2023
MBIE is seeking feedback on an exposure draft of the proposed Health and Safety at Work (Adventure Activities) Amendment Regulations 2023.
Draft regulations for work involving hazardous substances
We are seeking feedback on the draft regulations for work involving hazardous substances.
Consultation on standards proposed to be incorporated into the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations
We are currently consulting on a number of standards proposed to be incorporated into the Health and Safety at Work (Hazardous Substances) Regulations, to be made later this year.
Updating the references to standards in the electricity and gas safety regulations
We are proposing to amend the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and the Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010 so they reference up-to-date standards and reflect the latest international certification and conformance regimes.
Recovering the regulatory costs for Major Hazard Facilities
MBIE and WorkSafe are consulting on options for resetting the Major Hazard Facilities (MHF) fee and levy rates.