New Health & Safety Laws coming

Published 01 Oct 2026

Updates to the Health & Safety at Work Act 2015 have passed and take effect April 1 next year (2027).
That is on the basis that a National coalition remain in power following the November selection.

Read more on this here in our newsletter: www.employers.co.nz/the-new-health-safety-laws-aug-2026-newsitem.aspx

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New Health & Safety Laws coming