17 Dec 2025
10 months ago
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The New Zealand Government is updating health and safety regulations to better support the growth and innovation of the hydrogen sector, addressing outdated rules that hinder development. These changes include specific requirements for hydrogen infrastructure, easier approval processes, and adoption of international standards, aiming to balance safety with reduced compliance costs. By implementing these reforms, the government seeks to accelerate hydrogen adoption, drive economic growth, create jobs, and advance sustainable energy goals under the Hydrogen Action Plan.
01 Aug 2025
1 year ago
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Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is proposing changes to health and safety regulations in the recreation and entertainment sectors to reduce compliance pressure while maintaining safety standards. The proposed changes include amending the definition of 'adventure activities' to differentiate between high-risk and low-risk activities, as well as updating the Amusement Device Regulations to streamline the permit process for transportable high-risk devices. Additionally, there is a focus on clarifying health and safety obligations for volunteer organizations to encourage voluntary activities while ensuring safety.
31 Jul 2025
1 year ago
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Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke van Velden is proposing changes to health and safety regulations to support innovation in New Zealand's science and technology sector by simplifying compliance requirements. The proposed changes aim to align hazardous substances requirements for university laboratories with their actual risk, addressing discrepancies in regulations that hinder scientific progress. Additionally, consultations are underway to remove regulatory barriers for the development and use of hydrogen technologies, with the goal of creating a flexible and internationally aligned regulatory environment to unlock the potential of hydrogen technologies across various sectors.