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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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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07 August 2025
Supporting councils on risk-based traffic management
WorkSafe and the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) are encouraging councils to get on board with the shift to a risk-based approach to temporary traffic management across the country.
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07 August 2025
Leptospirosis learning modules receive positive endorsement from agriculture sector
Our guidance on leptospirosis was recently updated to make it more accessible and user-friendly.
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