Author Rachel Loo
Meth use is “massive” across the nation and in the workplace
First-quarter wastewater testing, covering almost 80 percent of New Zealanders, shows declines in cocaine consumption and increases in consumption of methamphetamine and MDMA. Continue →
First-quarter commercial property and construction monitors point to an easing in regional headwinds, the least pessimistic outturns since the start of 2023, says RICS. Australia and New Zealand remain the most affected. In other news, RICS has recently updated its requirements for Direct Entry to MRICS, now known as the Recognition of Professional Qualification (RPQ) pathway.
Supportive WorkSafe does not mean carte blanche to ignore safety rules
Engage early with WorkSafe’s concerns and directives, accept responsibility and get the problem fixed. Continue →
Mixed sentiment across APAC as material cost pressures emerge The Q1 2026 RICS Global Commercial Property & Construction Monitors for APAC point to a further easing in the regional headwinds that have weighed on activity over recent quarters. While headline metrics remain in negative territory, the latest readings represent the least pessimistic outturns since the start of 2023. Anecdotal feedback nevertheless highlights the ongoing Iran war as a dominant overlay on global sentiment, although its translation into local market conditions has so far been uneven across APAC, with Australia and New Zealand visibly more affected than the rest of the region.
Important update for NZIQS members RICS has recently updated its requirements for Direct Entry to MRICS, now known as the Recognition of Professional Qualification (RPQ) pathway. Under the new update, NZIQS Registered Members now need 5 years of relevant experience post-membership (previously 10 years) to be eligible, to apply for MRICS membership via the RPQ route.
Safety review highlights risks of mismanaging agri-chemicals
A WorkSafe review across the nation’s sheep, beef and dairy farms reveals a significant shortfall in hazardous substance management. Continue →
Add years to life and life to years by investing in primary care
In its ideal state, primary care strengthens population health, enhances quality of life and extends life expectancy. Continue →
Learn from the past, watch the present and create the future
Seeo is an AI-powered platform designed to transform how organisations across New Zealand and Australia understand safety, behaviour and operational performance — with real-time insight using existing cameras. Continue →
Physical security guidance for New Zealand data centre hopes
The security implications of huge data centres as a component of national infrastructure have moved to centre stage with the wave of investment announcements arriving on Australian shores. Continue →
Send your troops out well equipped and well trained
A binding commitment to invest in a series of health and safety and community initiatives aimed at preventing similar incidents across the electrical sector. Continue →
NZS 3910:2023 Contract Essentials & Dispute Procedures Upcoming training course: 13 October 2026 This critical two-day training course covers NZS 3910 which has been recently updated and anyone who is involved with contract management in the construction sector, or whose daily work is governed by the laws and regulations of the construction and property industry, needs to be aware of the important changes included within NZS 3910:2023.
Contract Law for Non-Lawyers Upcoming training courses: 4 August 2026 3 November 2026 5 November 2026 This popular training course is an intensely practical guide through the essentials of contract law, exploring such details as when a contract will be required, when you have a contract (and don’t necessarily know it), what types of contract exist and the effect of statutes on your contractual arrangements.
Enhanced safety potential and lower maintenance costs
AkzoNobel has introduced a second drone-based inspection tool -– the Iris CMX – which is capable of directly measuring aircraft coating performance using a targeted three-in-one contact-based sensor. Continue →
The New Zealand Risk & Resilience Summit will feature key learnings and insights from around the world which are relevant and can be applied in New Zealand. This includes; strategic planning, risk and resilience modelling through to organisational culture, operations and a broader view of supplier, customer, sector, community networks and relationship strategies. What does resilience look like for the business, the risk leaders, c-suite, community leaders and our vulnerable. How can we create a better future where we ensure we have the best information and learnings from a much wider perspective?
The importance of a work culture of safety
Low speed doesn’t mean low risk and routine tasks can generate high-consequence events when barriers are weak, assumptions go unchallenged and the safety focus shifts in the moment of transition from one task to another. Continue →
How WorkSafe is changing the way it works with industry
With an average of more than one person dying at work in New Zealand every week, WorkSafe New Zealand is changing how it writes guidance, how it enforces the law, and how it works with industry. Continue →
2026 Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology
9/6/2026 – 12/6/2026
Guangzhou Electrical Building Technology (GEBT) will take place from 9 – 12 June 2026 at the China Import and Export Fair Complex, which will be held alongside Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition (GILE). Continue →
2026 World Battery & Energy Storage Industry Expo in China
16/9/2026 – 18/9/2026
The Top-class Exhibition of Battery Industry
Committed to promoting global market trade and battery industrial chain, WBE has developed into a professional exhibition with the largest number of exhibitors in battery enterprises and the highest participation of professional visitors and foreign buyers. Continue →
WorkSafe warn SME to properly plan high-risk, ad hoc work
A 31-year old worker was crushed to death while helping move a 1.84-tonne press brake which could not be shifted by a forklift. Continue →