April Newsletter 2026
- Apr 1
- 2 min read
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 push for voluntary reduction of fuel usage by households and businesses
Prioritising fuel for freight and food supply chains, emergency services, and key industries of NZ’s economy
Further prioritisation where necessary
Amendment Bill Submissions Closed
The public submissions for the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill (2026) closed at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 18th March 2026.
The NZ Parliament committee is now reviewing the proposals submitted.
The Bill itself seeks to reduce compliance costs to improve the way New Zealand’s health and safety system operates, increase clarity for businesses and organisations, and support reductions in the incidence of workplace fatalities, injuries, and illnesses
While there isn’t much to report yet, we’ll be sure to keep you informed once there is!
A Safety Culture Built to Last
A recent routine incident at NZ’s deepest gold mine highlighted the benefits of years of safety training through the team’s effective response.
It can be easy to think that no incidents mean your workplace is safe, or that having a good response means you can loosen up, but it’s important to continue safety training and stay on top of possible hazards or incidents to keep your workplace as safe as possible.
The Importance of Storing Fuel Safely
With the price of fuel on the rise, WorkSafe NZ is reminding businesses of the dangers of petrol.
Not storing petrol correctly puts your workers, property and the public at immense risk as petrol is extremely hazardous. The flammable vapours not only ignite easily, but exposure to them can cause respiratory irritation, loss of coordination, and dizziness.
Extremely concentrated exposure can even lead to unconsciousness or death.
Consultant’s Corner
If I say “sunstrike”, what comes to mind for you?
“For me, it’s the moment a ray of sun hits my windshield just so and leaves me momentarily blinded. With daylight savings past, a lot more of us are going to be driving during peak sunstrike hours.
Sunstrike is a serious road safety hazard; even a few seconds of impaired visibility can cause intense damage.
While we can’t eliminate this risk entirely, we can arm ourselves with the knowledge of what it is, when it’s most prevalent and take reasonable steps to mitigate its effects.”
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