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Law doesn’t save lives, people do: health and safety lawyer

Submissions close next week on the biggest overhaul of New Zealand’s H&S legislation since 2015.

Duncan Cotterill senior associate Sanja Marin speaks to Fiona Rotherham.

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Submissions close on March 18 on the Health and Safety at Work Amendment Bill, which has been criticised for prioritising business interests over worker protections.

It’s the biggest overhaul of New Zealand’s health and safety legislation since 2015.

Workplace Relations and Safety Minister

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Fiona Rotherham Tue, 10 Mar 2026
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