Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register Department Of Labour for InfoPages here.
Department Of Labour - Latest News [Page 10]
Injuries highlight need for guarding on machinery
Tuesday, 30 September 2008, 10:58 am | Department Of Labour
The serious injuries suffered by an employee whose hand was crushed in the rollers of a pastry-rolling machine highlight the need to keep dangerous machinery properly guarded, the Department of Labour says. More >>
Charges laid over coolstore explosion at Tamahere
Friday, 26 September 2008, 12:51 am | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour has laid charges against several parties in relation to the explosion at IcePak Coolstores in Tamahere, Hamilton, on April 5, 2008. The charges were laid under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 and associated regulations, ... More >>
Workplace deaths highlight need for job safety
Thursday, 28 August 2008, 1:32 pm | Department Of Labour
Recent Workplace deaths highlight the need for businesses to take action on job safety More >>
Safety culture summit aims to save lives
Monday, 18 August 2008, 12:15 am | Department Of Labour
Business leaders are being urged to show the way in encouraging a “safety culture” within workplaces. The Leaders in Health and Safety Summit held by the Department of Labour in Wellington today was attended by more than 120 senior executives and ... More >>
Investigation of ESR meningitis infection case
Monday, 4 August 2008, 3:51 pm | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour says it is now of the opinion that a scientist who contracted meningococcal disease while working at an Institute of Environmental Science and Research (ESR) laboratory probably contracted the disease from the laboratory in ... More >>
Research shows many NZers working long hours
Thursday, 24 July 2008, 9:50 am | Department Of Labour
Research released by the Department of Labour today shows that many New Zealanders are working longer than a 40-hour week. More >>
Tamahere fire inquiry update
Tuesday, 15 July 2008, 3:29 pm | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour today issued information on the safe use of flammable hydrocarbon refrigerants and an update on its investigation into the fire at the Icepak coolstore at Tamahere. More >>
Submissions on plan to prevent people trafficking
Friday, 13 June 2008, 11:23 am | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour are inviting the public to share their opinion on the development of a plan of action to prevent people trafficking by making a submission on a discussion document. More >>
Auditor General's Terms Of Reference Welcomed
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 2:09 pm | Department Of Labour
Today's announcement by the Office of the Auditor-General of the terms of reference of its audit and inquiry into Immigration New Zealand has been welcomed by the Chief Executive of the Department of Labour, Christopher Blake. More >>
New acting head for Workforce Group
Wednesday, 4 June 2008, 11:13 am | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour has appointed a new acting head of its Workforce group, which includes Immigration New Zealand. Andrew Annakin, Deputy Secretary of the Department's Workplace Group will take up the post today on a nine month secondment. More >>
Review Of Pacific Division To Be Wide-Ranging
Friday, 16 May 2008, 9:23 am | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour is undertaking a wide-ranging and comprehensive review of the Pacific Division within the Work Force group. More >>
Resignation Of Deputy Secretary Workforce, DoL
Tuesday, 13 May 2008, 11:23 am | Department Of Labour
The resignation of the Deputy Secretary Workforce, Mary Anne Thompson, has been announced by the Chief Executive of the Department of Labour, Christopher Blake. "In the interests of the Department and the wider public service, Ms Thompson has decided to resign ... More >>
Majority of scaffolding fails inspection
Tuesday, 6 May 2008, 2:14 pm | Department Of Labour
Inspections of construction site scaffolding in Auckland and Northland over the past two and a half months have found many sites failed to meet safety standards, the Department of Labour said today. More >>
Man crushed by concrete panel
Wednesday, 23 April 2008, 9:59 am | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour says the court decision yesterday ordering an employer to pay $90,000 for failing to ensure its employees weren’t exposed to hazards sends a clear message to industry. More >>
Department of Labour corrects Air New Zealand
Saturday, 19 April 2008, 11:56 am | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour today corrected an assertion in a media release from Air New Zealand relating to the employment of Shanghai-based cabin crews. More >>
Recognised Seasonal Employer Policy
Thursday, 14 February 2008, 4:55 pm | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour has hosted a two day forum to review the first 12 months of the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) policy. More >>
Guilty Verdicts Returned for Mining Tragedy
Friday, 7 December 2007, 4:30 pm | Department Of Labour
The Department of Labour welcomes the Judge’s decision in the Health and Safety prosecution following the Black Reef Mine tragedy. Judge Weir returned four guilty verdicts in the Greymouth District Court today ending an extensive and thorough investigation ... More >>
Robust reasons for immigration visa delays
Monday, 5 November 2007, 12:25 am | Department Of Labour
Immigration officials in New Delhi followed correct procedures when considering visa applications from Indian business people wanting to attend a Joint Business Council meeting in New Zealand, Department of Labour Workforce Deputy Secretary Mary Anne ... More >>
Wind Warning for Workers
Wednesday, 24 October 2007, 1:49 pm | Department Of Labour
With gale force winds lashing the country this week, the Department of Labour is urging the construction industry to pay extra attention to securing site fencing and scaffolding and ensuring loose building materials are adequately protected. More >>
Health and Safety Sentence Sends Clear Message
Tuesday, 16 October 2007, 5:27 pm | Department Of Labour
Ryman Healthcare Limited has been sentenced in the Christchurch District Court to a $22,500 fine for three breaches of the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992. More >>
