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These links are to recent and archived information releases from the Department and our Ministers. They include links to other sites with related information.

date subject
24 July 2008 Research shows many New Zealanders working long hours [working hours]
17 July 2008 New Plymouth case highlights need for stringent safety processes [health & safety]
15 July 2008 Department issues safety information and Tamahere fire inquiry update [health & safety]
01 July 2008 Black Reef Mine prosecutions [health & safety]
01 July 2008 Flexible Work Options for Workers [employment relations]
13 Jun 2008 Submissions invited on discussion document on plan of action to prevent people trafficking. [health & safety]
06 Jun 2008 Research examines economic impact of migration on housing [immigration]
04 Jun 2008 Auditor General’s Terms of Reference welcomed [immigration]
04 Jun 2008 Tractor death highlights need to train and supervise farm workers [health & safety]
03 Jun 2008 New acting head for Workforce Group [immigration]
02 Jun 2008 “Know your Rights” song awarded at Pacific music awards [health & safety]
20 May 2008 Scaffolding fails inspection [health & safety]
19 May 2008 Air NZ safety champion becomes Department’s new chief adviser [health & safety]
18 May 2008 Staffing conflict of interest issues investigated in 2005 [immigration]
15 May 2008 Review of Pacific Division to be wide-ranging [immigration]
13 May 2008 Holidays (transfer of public holidays) Amendment Bill – First Reading [external link] [employment relations]
11 May 2008 $150,000 fine after safety warnings ignored and man crushed [health & safety]
09 May 2008 Health and safety a priority in Pegasus town construction [health & safety]
06 May 2008 Majority of scaffolding fails inspection [health & safety]
01 May 2008 Kapiti Miniature Railway soon back in operation [health & safety]
01 May 2008 Dangerous workplace practice leaves fruit picker with two broken legs [health & safety]
30 April 2008 Department publishes study on dioxin exposure among timber workers [health & safety]
23 April 2008 Man crushed by concrete panel highlights need to monitor hazards [health & safety]
22 April 2008 Department of Labour to improve Pacific Division immigration service [labour]
09 Apr 2008 New health and safety inspector appointed to the West Coast [health & safety]
08 Apr 2008 More funding for the inspectors of the inspectors [health & safety]
04 Apr 2008 Labour Department tells Gore District Council to improve how it handles workplace stress [health & safety]
03 Apr 2008 Death of worker highlights need for effective health and safety systems [health & safety]
31 Mar 2008 Survey shows students in harm's way at work
27 Mar 2008 Injuring mate while “horsing around” with chainsaw costs worker $4000 [health & safety]
28 Feb 2008 Department of Labour to Appeal Sentences in Mining Tragedy Case [health & safety]
28 Feb 2008 Talleys Frozen Foods Fined Over Worker Carbon Monoxide Poisoning [health & safety]
15 Feb 2008 Southland employers, workers, to decide on anniversary day [employment relations]
05 Feb 2008 Otago employers, workers, to decide on anniversary day [employment relations]
01 Feb 2008 Workplace illness results in a conviction and fine [workplace health and safety]
01 Feb 2008 An eye for safety saves Nelson man’s life [workplace health and safety]
29 Jan 2008 Court Orders Reparations and Fines Following Mining Tragedy [workplace health and safety]
25 Jan 2008 Seven workplace deaths in 24 days highlights safety message need [workplace health and safety]
18 Jan 2008 Department tackles Otago anniversary day confusion [labour]
03 Jan 2008 Immigration Advisers Authority [immigration]