Health & Safety Working Group
We’re seeking participants for a working group to update some industry health and safety resources. The workshop is on 24 November (2-3 hours in the afternoon) at the NZKGI offices in Mt Maunganui, with an opportunity to join online. More details to be confirmed.
Please email info@nzkgi.org.nz if you are interested in participating.
Background
In 2018, NZKGI and Zespri published some health and safety resources for kiwifruit growers. The resources were intended to help growers implement the requirements of the then-new Health and Safety at Work Act (2015). For example, understanding Persons Conducting Business or Undertaking (PCBU) requirements, and the key steps to hazard and risk management. The resources are still available on our website here, and they are referred to in section 8 of the Zespri Grower Manual.
In 2025, it’s time to revisit those resources. We intend to update them, but want some guidance from growers about what support they need to implement an effective health and safety system.
While NZKGI is committed to supporting growers with resources and guidance, we remind growers that they are responsible for meeting obligations under the Health and Safety at Work Act (2015). NZKGI does not assume liability for the implementation, management, or compliance of any health and safety systems on individual orchards or businesses.