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How many, if any, workplace fatalities were reported to WorkSafe during the week of March 9th 2026?

Answered Question 8896 (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 March 9th 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 two fatality notifications between 9 and 15 March 2026. These notifications are being assessed to determine if they are a result of injury from work.