RECENT NEWS

Recent News Request a Consultation H&S Bill Passes Third Reading The Health and Safety Amendment Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament. Labour is promising to repeal it should it enter government. However, Workplace Relations and Safety minister Brooke van Velden said the bill would restore "clarity, common sense, and focus" to New Zealand's work health and safety system, by focusing on critical risk. Those of you who know Safewise well will know that we do not beli

Recent News Request a Consultation In case you missed it... New ACC regulation updates could impact how workplace injuries and illnesses are covered. Recent changes expand recognised occupational diseases, adjust hearing loss assessments, and increase support for travel and review costs. It’s a good time for businesses to stay informed and ensure their health and safety processes reflect current expectations. Contractor Prequal Contractor prequalification is a key step in c

Recent News Request a Consultation Changes to Light Vehicle Inspections Changes to light vehicle inspections in New Zealand will start from 1 November 2026, affecting cars, vans, rental vehicles, trailers, and some motorcycles. For lower‑risk vehicles, inspection frequency may reduce, but safety responsibilities remain the same. If your business operates vehicles, it’s worth understanding what’s changing and how to prepare. Free Seminar in June Our annual seminar is approachi

Recent News Request a Consultation National Fuel Levels The government has announced their plans to mitigate the effects of the fuel situation and keep fuel flowing in NZ. Below is a brief outline of the 4 Phases: The government will monitor the situation and global developments, and work with fuel companies to keep fuel moving efficiently throughout NZ Active coordination between the government and the fuel industry to support increased efforts in demand reduction, a bigger

Our March newsletter explores two real-life examples of poor health and safety and provides valuable insights into the lessons we can all learn from them. It also announces the topic of our free workplace health and safety seminar for 2026, and shares a guide to work and safety in NZ. Lastly, our consultants' corner for this month looks into and shares opinions on the work and safety amendment bill.

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