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

Interns feel the force

As part of a series of agency field trips, the health and safety summer interns were recently hosted by the New Zealand Defence Force and Transpower New Zealand.

Government's Health and Safety at Work Strategy launched

The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, Hon Iain Lees-Galloway launched the Government's Health and Safety at Work Strategy on 13 December at Parliament.

Health and Safety Summer Interns meet the Minister

On Tuesday 11 December, the Health and Safety Summer interns were hosted at Parliament by Hon Iain Lees-Galloway, Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety.

Robyn Parkin awarded Public Service Occupational Health and Safety Postgraduate Study Grant

On Thursday 13 December, Robyn Parkin was presented with a certificate to acknowledge her receipt of the Public Service Occupational Health and Safety Postgraduate Study Grant.

First field trip a success

The Department of Corrections hosted the first of a series of ‘field trips’ on 6 November.

New Zealand ShakeOut

New Zealand's national earthquake and tsunami drill took place on 18 October at 9.30am.

Corrections and Justice say it's ok not be ok

The Department of Corrections and Ministry of Justice are supporting their staff with resources and initiatives aimed at assuring staff 'it's ok to not be ok'.

Parliamentary Service tackles mental health with manaakitanga

Mental health often has a stigma attached to it and in order to reduce this, Parliamentary Service is using the month of October to start the conversation with staff about mental health.

Staff lead ERO in mental health awareness

The Education Review Office has had dedicated staff discussions about mental health and wellbeing during September and early October.