Government launches road cone hotline as WorkSafe undergoes reforms

Tuesday 3 June 2025 · 6 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 3 Jun 2025, 8:18am

In this story WorkSafe New Zealand, Brooke van Velden

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden has launched a hotline for reporting excessive road cone use. This initiative is part of a broader WorkSafe overhaul intended to shift the agency from strict enforcement toward a more collaborative and supportive role for businesses and individuals.

How they headlined it

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1. NZ HeraldTue 3 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   WorkSafe shake-up: Minister kicks off agency makeover with hotline for ‘overzealous’ road cone use (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsTue 3 Jun 2025, 6:00am

   Govt launches road cone tipline as WorkSafe overhaul begins (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via StuffTue 3 Jun 2025, 6:47am

   Government to launch ‘road cone’ hotline amid a range of changes (opens in new tab)

   Also on Stuff (opens in new tab)

4. The Post via The PressTue 3 Jun 2025, 8:18am

   Government to launch ‘road cone tipline’ for excessive use on streets (opens in new tab)

   Also on Waikato Times (opens in new tab), The Press (opens in new tab)