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Question 3203 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What monitoring framework, if any, has the Minister put in place to assess whether the updated enforcement policies “strengthen trust in the regulator and ensure enforcement decisions are made fairly”?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I will use the already established statutory monitoring framework to assess WorkSafe’s performance.

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Question 3204 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What assessment, if any, has the Minister received on whether WorkSafe has sufficient staffing and resources to implement the updated enforcement policies while maintaining effective investigation and inspection activity?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that the changes to the enforcement policies do not affect WorkSafe New Zealand's inspection and investigation staffing and resourcing needs.

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Question 3205 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many, if any, WorkSafe staff, by role, are expected to receive training in newly announced enforcement policies, and over what timeframe?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that since November 2025 WorkSafe New Zealand has been delivering training and awareness activities on the updated enforcement policies to inspectors, regional and area managers, and other staff involved in enforcement…

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Question 3206 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What, if any, is the scope, duration, and cost of the training being “rolled out to support the consistent application of these changes” for WorkSafe frontline staff?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand is delivering targeted training to support the consistent application of updated enforcement policies, including changes to decision making frameworks, investigation milestones, quality control…

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Question 3207 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How, if at all, will the Minister ensure that increased emphasis on guidance and alternative enforcement responses does not lead to weaker protections for workers, particularly vulnerable or precarious workers?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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My expectations of improvements to WorkSafe’s guidance will ensure both businesses and workers are clear on how they need to meet health and safety duties, particularly in sectors with significant critical risks. Where appropriate,…

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Question 3208 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What specific improvements to “provision of guidance”, if any, has the Minister required from WorkSafe so that “businesses and organisations understand what their obligations are in the first place”?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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My May 2025 letter of expectations outlined the improvements to WorkSafe New Zealand’s provision of guidance and support for businesses and individuals I expect to see. I expect WorkSafe to shift from a regulator that provides generic and…

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Question 3209 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    How will WorkSafe demonstrate that its enforcement decisions are “focus[ed] on clear breaches and causation, while aligning with the Solicitor‑General’s Prosecution Guidelines”, and what performance measures will be used?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that under WorkSafe New Zealand’s refreshed policies, prosecution decision-making prioritises offending that results in death, serious injury or illness, or catastrophic harm, as well as reckless or negligent disregard of the…

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Question 3210 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What changes have been made to WorkSafe’s enforcement decision‑making framework to “improve the consistency of its enforcement decisions” as referenced in the Letter of Expectations of May 2025?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand is implementing recommendations from its September 2025 review of its enforcement decision-making model (EDM) over three phases. Phase one ensured the EDM is consistent with WorkSafe’s strategy,…

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Question 3211 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What analysis, if any, has been undertaken on the potential impact of shifting from prosecution as a “primary tool” to greater use of alternative enforcement options on serious harm statistics in high‑risk industries?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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Changes to WorkSafe New Zealand's enforcement policies to enable a greater use of alternatives to prosecution were required to align with updated Solicitor-General Prosecution Guidelines. I have not been provided with any analysis on how…

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Question 3212 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    Will WorkSafe maintain or increase the rate of prosecutions in sectors with high rates of serious harm and fatalities (such as construction, forestry, and agriculture); if so, how, and if not, why not?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand's prosecution rates are driven by a range of factors, including the numbers of work-related fatalities or serious illnesses or injuries; and whether prosecution is the appropriate enforcement response…

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Question 3213 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What reporting, if any, will the Minister require from WorkSafe on the number, type, and outcomes of: a. prosecutions, b. formal warnings, and c. pre‑charge enforceable undertakings, each year following the implementation of the updated…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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WorkSafe provides me with regular weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports on all areas of their performance, including operational reporting on enforcement activity.

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Question 3214 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    In what circumstances does the Minister expect WorkSafe to use: a. a formal warning, and b. a pre‑charge enforceable undertaking, instead of prosecution, and what guidance, if any, has she approved or noted to that effect?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand will follow the Solicitor-General’s Prosecution Guidelines and its own policies when using a formal warning or a pre-charge enforceable undertaking instead of prosecution. I was provided for noting…

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Question 3215 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    How will WorkSafe ensure that businesses which receive “formal warnings” or “pre‑charge enforceable undertakings” are in fact “accept[ing] responsibility” and “demonstrat[ing] a commitment to remedying issues”, as stated in the…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand requires any business seeking a pre-charge enforceable undertaking to demonstrate a clear commitment to address the issues identified and deliver meaningful improvements to prevent future harm.…

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Question 3216 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What criteria, if any, has WorkSafe been directed or encouraged to use when “actively consider[ing] other enforcement options before recommending prosecution”?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand is required to follow the Solicitor-General’s Prosecution Guidelines and will apply its relevant policies and processes when considering alternatives to prosecution.

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Question 3217 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    Has the Minister received any written advice comparing international evidence on the deterrent effect of prosecution versus alternative enforcement tools in occupational health and safety regulation; if so, on what dates and from which…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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No.

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Question 3218 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    What advice, if any, did the Minister receive on potential risks that the increased use of alternatives to prosecution (such as formal warnings and pre‑charge enforceable undertakings) could weaken deterrence for serious health and safety…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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None.

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Question 3219 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

List MP · Labour Party

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    How many cases have been successfully prosecuted for recklessness under s 47 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has not taken any prosecutions for recklessness under section 47 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 that have resulted in conviction.

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Question 3220 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    How does the Minister define “improve safety outcomes” in the context of the updated enforcement policies, including any baseline workplace injury, illness, or fatality rates being used for comparison?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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The updated enforcement policies are one part of WorkSafe New Zealand’s strategy to ensure that workplaces in New Zealand are healthy and safe. I am advised that WorkSafe reports on rates of workplace fatalities and serious injuries.…

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Question 3222 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What specific safety outcome indicators, if any, has the Minister set to measure whether the updated WorkSafe enforcement policies “improve safety outcomes”, and over what timeframes?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I have not set any additional measures to WorkSafe outside of what is already provided through the standard statutory monitoring process. I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand currently has work underway to develop its Statement of…

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Question 3365 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, spend on the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe records its budgets and costs based on the financial year not the calendar year. I refer the Member to my response to Written Question 40573 (2025).

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Question 3370 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, have the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budgeted for the carbon neutral government programme for the 2026 calendar year?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that for the 2025/26 financial year WorkSafe New Zealand budgeted $31,000 for the carbon neutral government programme.

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Question 3371 (2026)

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Francisco Hernandez

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    How much, if any, did the Minister’s departments, agencies, crown entities and any other bodies that the Minister is responsible for, if any, budget for the carbon neutral government programme in the 2025 calendar year?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that for 2024/25 financial year WorkSafe New Zealand had budgeted $36,921.38 for the Carbon Neutral Government Programme.

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2362, 2734 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many cases of workplace bullying were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Employment Relations Authority, or other external bodies in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees,…

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    How many recorded incidences of workplace bullying, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand takes all allegations of workplace bullying seriously. The number of bullying allegations that reached the level of an investigation, mediation, or referral to the Employment Relations Authority is…

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Question 2363 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that of the bullying allegations received and substantiated between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2025, WorkSafe New Zealand has been able to identify four individuals who were dismissed or resigned following findings of a…

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Question 2364 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that of the bullying allegations received and findings substantiated between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2025, WorkSafe New Zealand has been able to identify three instances where formal disciplinary sanctions were made,…

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2365, 2366 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

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    How many cases of workplace bullying resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised by WorkSafe New Zealand that this information is not readily available and would require significant time/resource to collate, and I do not consider it is in the public interest to do so.

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Question 2367 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of workplace bullying in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand always formally addresses any instances of recorded / substantiated workplace bullying, and a disciplinary process is applied which can include dismissal. Although WorkSafe tracks the number of…

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Question 2731 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many individuals received formal disciplinary sanctions short of dismissal or termination following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that there has been one instance of sexual harassment at WorkSafe New Zealand which received a formal disciplinary sanction short of dismissal or termination between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2025.

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Question 2733 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many cases of sexual harassment were referred to external investigators, mediators, the Police, or other external authorities in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2025 there was one instance where WorkSafe New Zealand engaged an external party to investigate an allegation of sexual harassment.

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2738, 2740 (2026)

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    How many cases of sexual harassment resulted in financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom…

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    What was the total value of financial settlements, compensation payments, or ex gratia payments relating to sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised by WorkSafe New Zealand that there have been no instances of financial settlements, compensation payments or ex gratia payments in relation to sexual harassment between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2025.

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Question 2742 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What categories of workplace bullying allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand does not categorise by behaviour type information gathered on bullying allegations. There are no further sub-categories for which reporting can be provided.

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Question 3082 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    What categories of sexual harassment allegations have been recorded in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection with…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand does not categorise by allegation type information gathered on sexual harassment allegations. There are no further sub-categories for which reporting can be provided.

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3087, 3088, 3089 (2026)

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Camilla Belich

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    How many individuals were dismissed, required to resign, or had their engagement terminated following findings of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office…

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    What employment or engagement outcomes resulted from recorded incidences of sexual harassment in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has…

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    How many recorded incidences of sexual harassment, if any, have occurred in each calendar year since 2015 in relation to any staff, employees, secondees, contractors, or office holders for whom the Minister has responsibility in connection…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand recorded two incidences of sexual harassment between 1 January 2015 and 31 December 2025. One resulted in a final warning being issued and the other resulted in dismissal. Due to the number of cases…

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Question 2009 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to cabinet in her capacity as Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety during the week of January 26th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I took one paper to Cabinet on 27 January 2026. The title will be proactively released in due course.

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Question 2010 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    How many, if any, workplace fatalities were reported to WorkSafe during the week of January 26th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that, between 26 January and 1 February 2026, WorkSafe New Zealand received one fatality notification between 26 January and 1 February 2026, which is yet to be assessed to determine if it is the result of a work-related…

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Question 2011 (2026)

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    How many, if any, serious workplace accidents were reported to WorkSafe during the week of January 26th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that, between 26 January and 1 February 2026, WorkSafe New Zealand received notification of 42 serious workplace accidents (41 notifications of injury and one notification of fatal harm, per my response to Written Question…

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Question 2012 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister or any member of her Office sent or received from a union or any representative of a…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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None.

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Question 2013 (2026)

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with representatives from unions, during the week beginning January 26th 2026, by union?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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The Minister's diary will be proactively released in due course.

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Question 2014 (2026)

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with representatives from BusinessNZ, during the week beginning January 26th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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The Minister's diary will be proactively released in due course.

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Question 2015 (2026)

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    What meetings, if any, has the Minister had with health and safety stakeholders, during the week of January 26th 2026?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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The Minister's diary will be proactively released in due course.

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Question 1511 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    Further to WPQ 51917 (2025) What process, if any, was followed to determine whether any outgoing WorkSafe Board members would be offered the opportunity to continue?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I asked MBIE to undertake an open recruitment process and I made decisions based on advice from MBIE and my own assessment of the particular skills and experience needed on the Board to deliver my new direction for WorkSafe New Zealand.

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Question 1512 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 51917 (2025) What criteria, if any, were used to decide whether existing WorkSafe Board members would be replaced or retained?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I made decisions based on advice from MBIE and my own assessment of the particular skills and experience needed on the Board to deliver my new direction for WorkSafe New Zealand. Shortlisting recommendations made by MBIE are skills and…

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Question 1513 (2026)

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    Further to WPQ 51917 Can the Minister confirm whether any outgoing WorkSafe Board members expressed a willingness to continue serving, without identifying any individuals?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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For privacy reasons I am unable to provide any details in response to this question.

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Question 1514 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What additional resources or guidance, if any, has been provided to support workers conducting clean up and recovery operations in the recent extreme weather events?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I am advised that WorkSafe New Zealand has guidance for businesses, workers and the public to support safe, healthy and lawful work during and following severe weather events, including safe clean-up and risks from floodwater and silt,…

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Question 1556 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What advice, reports, briefings, aide memoires, or any other documents has the Minister or any member of their Office requested, if any, since Februrary 26 2026, by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I cannot answer as February 26 2026 is in the future.

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Question 1558 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 26 Feburary 2026 by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I cannot answer as February 26 2026 is in the future.

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Question 1643 (2026)

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Jan Tinetti

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    What aides-mémoire, briefings, memos, notes, reports, or any other advice, if any, has the Minister or their Office received during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), listed by agency, title and date…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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As the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety, the titles of advice I have received from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and WorkSafe are considered for proactive release on a regular basis. These titles can…

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Question 1750 (2026)

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the period between 22 December 2025 and 1 February 2026 (inclusive), by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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I took one paper to Cabinet on 27 January 2026. The title will be proactively released in due course.

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Question 82 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What correspondence, if any, including letters, emails, text messages, WhatsApp, signal, or any other form of electronic communication, has the Minister sent or received from any other Minister or Government MP about proposed changes to…

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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

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To answer what correspondence I have sent or received from ministers or Government MPs on proposed changes to the Employment Relations Act will require significant staff resources and I do not believe it is in the public interest to do so.

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Question 147 (2026)

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Teanau Tuiono

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    What papers, if any, did the Minister take to Cabinet during the week beginning 15 December 2025 by title and date?

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Hon Brooke van Velden

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None.