Government shifts WorkSafe focus from enforcement to guidance

Tuesday 3 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Tue 3 Jun 2025, 7:56am

In this story WorkSafe New Zealand, Brooke van Velden

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is changing how WorkSafe operates to prioritise advice over punishment. The overhaul aims to address underfunding and a culture of fear. Initial steps include updating over 50 guidance documents and launching a hotline for reporting road cones.

How they headlined it

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1. The Press via The PostTue 3 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   Government tries to make WorkSafe friendlier in overhaul (opens in new tab)

2. RNZTue 3 Jun 2025, 5:00am

   Brooke van Velden shifts WorkSafe's focus from enforcement to advice (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesTue 3 Jun 2025, 7:56am

   WorkSafe shakeup: shift from enforcement to advice (opens in new tab)