News

Read about the latest news, initiatives and case studies from the sector.

GHSL Directors Update

Check out the latest update from Lance Goodall, Director, GHSL.

New Zealand ShakeOut 2026

New Zealand's national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi (evacuation) will take place on Thursday 21 October 2026 at 1:30pm.

GHSL Annual Publication - Keeping Our People Safe

Annual Publication - Keeping our People Safe

Heads of Health Safety - V&A in changing and diverse work environments

Heads of Health and Safety Session, featuring Jason Hare, the HOHS at New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, alongside guest expert Lance Burdett.

2026 Driving Safely for Work Conference

The Government Health and Safety Lead is proud to be hosting a one-off public sector focused Conference on Driving Safely for Work. This event is a full-day development event, to be held at Shed 6, Queens Wharf, Wellington on Thursday 12 November 2026

Health and Safety Rep Knowledge Wheel - New Zealand Institute of Safety Management

The HSR Knowledge Wheel and Guidebook for Reps

Haumaru Tāngata Māori Health and Safety framework

Check out the latest Haumaru Tangata Māori Health and Safety framework, which enables you to identify how to and where you are already including Te Ao Māori in our H&S systems, and identify areas where we can continue to improve.

Good Governance - Tips from IoD's Chief Executive

Kirsten Patterson shares some “tips” for public service Chief Executives, recognising that public service Chief Executives have a dual role of leading and gov

Health15 - GHSL Conference Results

At this years 2026 GHSL H&S Reps Conference, 97 participants took part in voluntary blood pressure checks. The results highlighted an important health concern, with 80% showing elevated or high blood pressure levels. More than half of those tested (53%) fell within the high blood pressure category, and 7% recorded readings consistent with a hypertensive crisis, requiring immediate follow-up.