If you're a regular reader here, you will know we are strong advocates of the new Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 which came into force on 4 April this year.

The Health and Safety Association of New Zealand (HASANZ) is holding its first conference from 7–9 September 2016 at Te Papa, Wellington. It wants to encourage industry professionals and businesses to join forces, collaborate and build the competence and reputation of workplace health and safety professionals in New Zealand. HASANZ is the umbrella organisation representing workplace health and safety professions in New Zealand. To find out more, go to www.hasanz.org.nz