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How many, if any, workplace fatalities were reported to WorkSafe during the week of February 16th 2026?

Answered Question 5749 (2026)
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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

Question

  • How many, if any, workplace fatalities were reported to WorkSafe during the week of February 16th 2026?

Answered by

Hon Brooke van Velden

Member for Tāmaki · ACT Party · Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety

Answer

I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand received three fatality notifications between 16 and 22 February 2026. These notifications are being assessed to determine if they are a result of injury from work.