The WorkSafe website will be unavailable on Tuesday 16 September from 12pm–5pm due to planned maintenance.
Our other online services, including the online services portal(external link) and Energy Safety portal(external link), will remain available.
To notify us of an injury, illness or incident at work, visit our online services portal(external link). For urgent notifications, please call us on 0800 030 040. For general or non-urgent enquiries, email us at info@worksafe.govt.nz.
Updated forestry guidance
Read the Approved code of practice: Safe practice for forestry and harvesting operations, and Health and safety when managing a small forest harvest good practice guidelines.
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09 September 2025
Fire safety doors response
On 30 June 2025, WorkSafe was notified of a potential health risk involving imported materials, which may contain asbestos, used in the production of fire safety doors.
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04 September 2025
Collapsed scaffolding had basic safety flaws
Details of a dramatic scaffolding collapse onto a busy Auckland road have been revealed for the first time by WorkSafe New Zealand, as its court case against the company responsible draws to a close.
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26 August 2025
Forging a new path for forestry safety
New guidance to simplify safety for forestry businesses and workers has been published by WorkSafe New Zealand.
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