NZ Tea Breaks ER amendment bill: Top 3 reasons why the ‘tea break’ is essential to NZ’s economy What were they thinking? For more than a century the basic right to a cuppa has been a respected part of our working day. In New Zealand, as in the UK, … [Read more...]
Health and Safety Articles
The new legislation – from myth-busting, Business.Govt.NZ
Myth four: I need to do something now, or face big fines. False High penalties only come into play for employers who recklessly or persistently flout safety management steps. If you already have sound H&S policies and practices in place, you’re … [Read more...]
Health & Safety Legislation Gets Serious
The new health and safety legislation due to be initiated next year includes failure penalties of up of $300,000 and/or five years in prison for individuals; up to a fine of $600,000 and/or the same jail time for a person conducting a business or … [Read more...]
Health and Safety Northland Training Services
Health and Safety Northland, based near Whangarei on the Tutukaka Coast, now offers training services that are registered for the NZTE Capability Development Voucher Scheme. Small businesses may qualify for vouchers to help pay for services … [Read more...]
ACC Approved Auditor
Shona Kelly is now on the approved auditor panel for WSMP audits for workplaces. More about Shona... Achievement of the audit standards at either primary, secondary or tertiary level confers an ACC workplace levy reduction. Employers may go … [Read more...]
Tea Breaks ER amendment bill: Top 3 reasons why the ‘tea break’ is essential to NZ’s economy
What were they thinking? For more than a century the basic right to a cuppa has been a respected part of our working day. In New Zealand, as in the UK, our love of a strong brew and a quick chat has been respected as a part of our culture; however … [Read more...]