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15 July 2024
File Ref: 240538
Erika Whittome
Via FYI.org.nz
Dear Erika
Thank you for your Official Information Act request received on 16 June 2024. You asked:
“Has Worksafe ever prosecuted another agency for impersonating health and safety functions,
roles and/or powers under HSWA?”
Our Response
As at 16 June 2024, WorkSafe has not conducted any prosecutions under sections
1801 and 18
82
of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
This reply addresses the information you requested. You have the right to ask the Ombudsman to
investigate and review my decision, and further information is available at
www.ombudsman.parliament.nz. If you require further assistance, please contact
[email address]. Yours sincerely
Sid Wellik
Chief Legal Advisor
1
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 No 70 (as at 23 December 2023), Public Act 180 Offence to impersonate
inspector – New Zealand Legislation
2
Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 No 70 (as at 23 December 2023), Public Act 188 Offence to impersonate
health and safety medical practitioner – New Zealand Legislation
PO Box 165, Wellington 6140