Media Coverage Over Health and Safety Law Changes to Protect Public Access

Zero-risk policy part of 'widespread erosion' of access to recreational areas

9:29 am on 5 November 2024

Outdoor groups say private landowners are closing off access to treasured recreational areas for fear of being held liable when accidents occur
They say ambiguities in the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 have seen a erosion of access, as landowners protect themselves from culpability A coalition of 12 outdoor associations says recreational activities should be clearly separated from workplace health and safety legislation
Rock climbers have been working to re-open access to Auckland Grammar School Rockwall after the school adopted a zero-risk policy when the legislation came into affect in 2015