In a significant ruling, the High Court has overturned Whakaari... read more
In a significant ruling, the High Court has overturned Whakaari Management Limited’s (WML) conviction under the Health and Safety at...
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,...
Acts / 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...
Consultation / 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...
COVID-19 / 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...
Acts / 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
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...
Cases / November 23, 2023
Workplace Law Seminar Series 2024 – Register your interest
Keeping up with the many and varied changes in Employment Law... read more
Keeping up with the many and varied changes in Employment Law is a challenge for employers and employees alike. Over the...
Cases / December 21, 2023