Focus on manufacturing
From January to March 2026, our inspectorate will conduct proactive assessments across the country with a focus on the wood product manufacturing subsector.
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24 February 2026
Three critical safety failures that led to worker losing fingers
A worker's life-changing injuries at a commercial bakery have exposed fundamental safety failures that WorkSafe says are far too common across New Zealand workplaces.
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20 February 2026
WorkSafe launches investigation into Mount Maunganui landslide
WorkSafe New Zealand has now officially begun an investigation into work health and safety at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park in the lead up to the landslide on January 22.
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07 February 2026
Preventable explosion highlights risk of overlooking simple fixes
A gas explosion that burned a forklift driver offers a stark lesson for businesses across all industries, WorkSafe New Zealand says, following a court decision in the case.
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