Charges against Whakaari Management Limited (WML) as Landowner Upheld

Charges against Whakaari Management Limited (WML) as Landowner Upheld

Introduction WML was charged as landowner of Whakaari, under... read more

Introduction WML was charged as landowner of Whakaari, under two sections of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015...

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General / November 23, 2023

Health and Safety Representatives – law change passed

Health and Safety Representatives – law change passed

The Health and Safety at Work (Health and Safety Representatives... read more

The Health and Safety at Work (Health and Safety Representatives and Committees) Amendment Act 2023 has now passed into law,...

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General / June 28, 2023

Lessons in relying on health and safety consultants

Lessons in relying on health and safety consultants

In December 2020, Zenthe Ltd (Zenthe) engaged a labour for hire... read more

In December 2020, Zenthe Ltd (Zenthe) engaged a labour for hire company (AWF) to provide workers to work in its...

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General / July 25, 2023

Health and Safety – Prosecution Update – Company Officer jailed

Health and Safety – Prosecution Update – Company Officer jailed

Recently a Health and Safety Officer of a marine industrial engineering... read more

Recently a Health and Safety Officer of a marine industrial engineering company was sentenced to nine months in prison follow...

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Cases / August 23, 2023

COVID-19 Requirements Removed

COVID-19 Requirements Removed

From Tuesday 15 August 2023, the Government removed all remaining... read more

From Tuesday 15 August 2023, the Government removed all remaining COVID-19 public health requirements. This includes: Seven day mandatory isolation...

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Employment Law / August 23, 2023

Legislation Updates – September

Legislation Updates – September

Employment Relations (Protection for KiwiSaver Members) Amendment... read more

Employment Relations (Protection for KiwiSaver Members) Amendment Bill The Employment Relations (Protection for KiwiSaver Members) Amendment Bill passed its first...

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General / September 20, 2023

Charges Against Directors of Whakaari Management Limited Dismissed

Charges Against Directors of Whakaari Management Limited Dismissed

The directors of Whakaari Management Limited (WML), which manages... read more

The directors of Whakaari Management Limited (WML), which manages Whakaari White Island were charged under section 44 of the Health...

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Cases / September 20, 2023

Mental health and the workplace

Mental health and the workplace

Harassment, sexual harassment, and bullying are all workplace... read more

Harassment, sexual harassment, and bullying are all workplace risks that must be managed under the Health and Safety at Work...

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General / October 26, 2023

Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit

Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit

In the workplace context, employee mental health issues can lead... read more

In the workplace context, employee mental health issues can lead to time off work, performance problems, reduced productivity, and problems...

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General / April 26, 2023

When did you last check your subcontractor’s health and safety processes?

When did you last check your subcontractor’s health and safety processes?

Recent cases show that consequences for not checking your subcontractors... read more

Recent cases show that consequences for not checking your subcontractors have health and safety covered (and taking steps to close...

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Health and Safety / May 24, 2023