Public consultation opens for regulation of inhibitors used in agriculture
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 13 Feb 2020
Media contact: MPI media team
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is calling for public feedback on options...
Fisheries New Zealand reminding fishers to download the NZ Fishing Rules App
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 21 Dec 2020
Media contact: MPI media team
Fisheries New Zealand is kicking off a campaign to encourage fishers to know,...
WorkSafe report identifies steps for improving transport safety
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
22 July 2021
A cross-sector project between WorkSafe NZ and industry representatives has been established to help improve health and safety outcomes...
Work-related health update – July 2021
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
9 July 2021
Our July work-related health update.
In this issue we cover:
Seeking former engineered stone workers
Polar blast a reminder to be healthy...
New rules for surgical procedures on animals
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 09 May 2021
Media contact: MPI media team
New rules for surgical procedures on animals are coming into effect today following...
Diving with underwater powered tools
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
31 May 2020
This technical bulletin clarifies whether the use of SSBA* or SCUBA* are suitable systems when using underwater powered tools.
What...
Worker’s leg amputated after being crushed in unguarded machinery
Source: Worksafe New Zealand
18 November 2020
An Auckland based steel company’s failure to guard machinery resulted in a worker having his left leg amputated.
In a...
Public health warning about shellfish in West Coast, South Island
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) today issued a public health warning against collecting shellfish from the South Island West...
Scheduled outage for end of daylight saving — Sunday 5 April 2020
Source: Companies Office – Press Release/Statement:
Headline: Scheduled outage for end of daylight saving — Sunday 5 April 2020
If you are able to file your...
Enjoying Kāpiti Marine Reserve this Summer
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Summer is nearly here and for those living near or visiting the Kāpiti Coast for activities, it is important to remember the...
Forestry futures strengthened through training and jobs
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
The forestry sector continues to provide career opportunities for New Zealanders, with Te Uru Rākau delivering $1.5 million into training...
Future of counselling services for rural Māori secured in South Otago
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 06 Apr 2021
Media contact: MPI media team
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has stepped into fund counselling services for...