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...
Charges against Whakaari Management Limited (WML) as Landowner Upheld
General / November 23, 2023
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,...
General / June 28, 2023
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...
General / July 25, 2023
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...
Cases / August 23, 2023
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...
Employment Law / August 23, 2023
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...
General / September 20, 2023
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...
Cases / September 20, 2023
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...
General / October 26, 2023
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...
General / April 26, 2023
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...
Health and Safety / May 24, 2023