Union claims chemical concerns were raised before worker hospitalisation

Wednesday 20 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 21 Aug 2025, 11:44am

A worker was hospitalised on Monday after high levels of chloramine were detected in the air at Tegel's Christchurch plant. The union Etū says staff have been raising concerns regarding chemical exposure and leaks for the past year.

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1. RNZWed 20 Aug 2025, 5:45pm

   Tegal staff raised concerns about chemical exposure and several leaks before worker hospitalised, says union (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 21 Aug 2025, 8:36am

   Chemical exposure concerns raised before worker hospitalised (opens in new tab)

3. The Press via RNZThu 21 Aug 2025, 11:44am

   Tegel staff raised concerns about chemical exposure and several leaks before worker hospitalised, says union (opens in new tab)