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Steps for implementing a workplace drug and alcohol policy in New Zealand

Drugs and alcohol in the workplace can present real problems for employers, exposing your business to safety risks, damage to productivity and team culture, or even legal issues.

Preventing and responding to workplace violence

No employer wants their employees to be threatened by or subject to violence at work. But statistics show that violence is all too common in NZ workplaces:

Does my workplace need a health & safety policy?

All Kiwi businesses have a duty of care to protect workers' health and safety. However, New Zealand’s workplace health and safety record lags behind other countries we compare ourselves to.

Extreme weather events FAQs

Business owners and employees across Aotearoa New Zealand are occasionally faced with extreme weather events. Intense rainfall and storm-force winds can lead to power cuts, building damage, and

Getting to the bottom of workplace bullying in New Zealand

New Zealand has a pretty poor record when it comes to bullying in the workplace.

Recent research by Massey University found just over 90% of employees had experienced some form of bullying in the

Accredited Employer Work Visa

The Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) was launched in May 2022 for applications, replacing six temporary work visas and, as at 11 September 2023, Immigration New Zealand had approved 85,742 AEWV