Proposed law changes will bring clarity to the health and safety responsibilities of directors and managers, BusinessNZ says. Changes announced today indicate that the routine management of health and safety in the workplace will in future rest solely with managers, not directors. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says this clarity...

Further changes to Health and Safety laws should see more Kiwis keen to explore their own backyard and unlock further economic gains in the great outdoors. BusinessNZ Chief Executive Katherine Rich says clearer expectations around health and safety responsibilities for landowners will make it easier to say ‘yes’ to recreation....

Health and safety law reforms announced today will make it simpler for small businesses to keep their workplace safe and people healthy, says BusinessNZ. Chief Executive Katherine Rich says the costs of compliance for small, low-risk businesses often overshadowed best intentions. “Everyone deserves to expect a safe working environment –...

Health & safety improving – survey New health and safety legislation is helping businesses become safer, but more work is still needed, says BusinessNZ. Deloitte has surveyed a range of New Zealand businesses to find what has changed since the passing of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015....

Improved ACC governance – but risks remain The latest consultation on the level of ACC levies demonstrates the improved governance of the ACC scheme, says BusinessNZ.The proposed levies for 2017-19 are lower than in previous years across most ACC accounts, reflecting the fact that most accounts are now over-funded –...