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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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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30 January 2026
Statement on Mount Maunganui landslide
WorkSafe extends its sincere condolences to the whānau and friends of the six people missing in the landslide at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park on 22 January 2026.
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