Asbestos in coloured sand
Batches of coloured sand imported and sold in New Zealand have been found to contain asbestos. WorkSafe is focused on supporting businesses to manage their risks and do the right thing.
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11 December 2025
Storm-damaged trees still causing havoc in Southland
WorkSafe New Zealand is appealing to Southland farmers to put safety first, following a spike in tip offs about risky handling of wind-damaged trees.
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04 December 2025
WorkSafe sets new direction to strengthen health and safety at work
WorkSafe New Zealand has issued a four-year plan resetting how it operates, to improve health and safety outcomes nationwide.
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30 November 2025
Height safety basics missed in preventable fall from pole
WorkSafe is cautioning all businesses that work at height to review their safety systems, following sentencing for a fall that nearly killed a KiwiRail employee.
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