Tag: worksafe
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New Farm Safety Codes Give Farmers Clarity, Federated Farmers Says
Federated Farmers welcomes two new Approved Codes of Practice on agricultural roles and responsibilities and safe farm vehicle operation, launched by Minister Brooke van Velden and effective 1 April 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureEmployment and LaborLegalFederal Government Federated FarmersBrooke van VeldenGreg AndersonApproved Codes of Practicefarm safetyWorkSafeHealth and Safety at Work Act 2015farmingelection
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New Farm Safety Codes of Practice Launched by Minister Brooke van Velden
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden launches two Approved Codes of Practice to help farmers, growers and contractors prepare for health and safety law changes from 1 April 2027.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessGeneral PoliticsEmployment and LaborAgricultureLegal Brooke van VeldenApproved Codes of PracticeHealth and Safety at Work Act 2015Farm SafetyWorkSafeNew Zealand Government
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Fatal Crash on Old Tai Tapu Road Claims One Life
One person died in a single-vehicle crash on Old Tai Tapu Road in Selwyn this morning. New Zealand Police are investigating the incident, with the Serious Crash Unit conducting an examination and WorkSafe notified.
Law EnforcementTransportationLegalSocial Issues Fatal CrashTai TapuSelwynNew Zealand PoliceSerious Crash UnitWorkSafeRoad Accident
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One Dead in Dunedin Vehicle Crash
A fatal two-vehicle crash occurred on private property in Waldronville, Dunedin, last night. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses.
Law EnforcementDisasters Fatal CrashDunedinWaldronvilleSerious Crash UnitWorkSafePoliceInvestigationNew Zealand Police
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Fatal Incident Involving Commercial Mower in Te Kouma
A person has died in Te Kouma, Coromandel, following an incident involving a commercial mower. Emergency services responded to the scene on Te Kouma Road around midday.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesEmployment and LaborLegal Te KoumaCoromandelcommercial mowerWorkSafeCoronerfatal incidentaccidentNew Zealand Police
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ACT Party Condemns Parliamentary Conduct and Announces WorkSafe Overhaul
ACT criticizes Te Pāti Māori's parliamentary conduct, contrasting it with civil debate at Oxford Union. Announces WorkSafe overhaul, including a 'Road Cone Tipline' and funding restructure, promising real reform.
Politics and GovernmentWorldGeneral PoliticsParliamentLaw Enforcement ACT PartyTe Pāti MāoriNew Zealand ParliamentWorkSafeDavid SeymourBrooke van VeldenPolitical ReformACT Party NZ
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Fatal Workplace Incident in Te Anau
A fatal workplace incident on Manapouri Te Anau Highway resulted in one death. Police responded to the scene around 3:30 p.m. and have referred the matter to WorkSafe and the Coroner.
Law EnforcementSocial IssuesAustralasiaLegalEmployment and Labor WorkSafeTe AnauManapouri Te Anau HighwayCoronerAccidentDeathNew Zealand PoliceNZ Police