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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28 March 2026
Fatal crush exposes risks of unplanned work
WorkSafe New Zealand is cautioning small businesses to plan high‑risk, ad-hoc work, after a man was crushed to death while moving heavy machinery on the job.
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18 March 2026
False alarm shows mine’s safety culture is built to last
A routine incident at New Zealand’s deepest gold mine has given WorkSafe inspectors rare, real-world proof that years of joint safety training are paying off.
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02 March 2026
High hazards newsletter – March 2026
Read about our reflections on 15 years since Pike River, MHF forum and geothermal workshop held last year, natural disaster response learnings, and safety case statistics update.
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