The change in focus for WorkSafe New Zealand is long overdue and should assist employers in keeping workers safer while having fewer concerns about being punished.
WorkSafe changes a welcome step towards modern, supportive regulation Read More »
Resource Management Act (RMA) changes announced by Ministers Bishop, McClay and Watts, are a significant step forward in making the building and connection of networks and critical infrastructure much easier, says the Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA).
RMA announcements on right track Read More »
Judges for the ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards have announced the finalists who will be honoured at the awards gala on Friday 18 July at Mercury Baypark, Mount Maunganui. The
Outstanding exporters to be recognised at ExportNZ ASB Bay of Plenty Export Awards Read More »
Today’s announcement of the preferred corridor over the Brynderwyn Hills to Whangārei signals the unlocking of major gains for the Northland economy, and further enhances connectivity in New Zealand’s most important economic region.
Corridor Improvements Unlock Significant Economic Gains Read More »
The EMA supports calls on the government by Physiotherapy New Zealand (PNZ) to allow physiotherapists to sign-off medical certificates. Currently, under ACC legislation, only GPs and nurse practitioners can certify work capacity.
Give physios authority to sign-off return to work, saving millions in ACC claims Read More »
The EMA says the current law regulating Easter Sunday trading hours causes confusion for retailers throughout the country.
Easter Sunday is not a public holiday – give retailers the freedom to open Read More »
The move to greater use of Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) as tools for health and safety compliance will allow businesses to confidently mitigate hazards and risks.
US tariffs – information for exporters Read More »
The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Hon Brooke van Veldon, has announced four proposed changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
Health and safety reforms a work in progress Read More »
The move to greater use of Approved Codes of Practice (ACOPs) as tools for health and safety compliance will allow businesses to confidently mitigate hazards and risks.
Work still required to reduce workplace harm Read More »
Changes to the Health and Safety at Work Act remove confusion over the respective roles of managers and directors.
Clarity over governance and management will improve health and safety outcomes Read More »
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