NZ First 'looking very hard' at new health and safety legislation
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has threatened to block the government's proposed health and safety reforms unless significant changes are made. Peters expressed concerns that the bill, as currently drafted, does not adequately protect workers and risks repeating past safety failures.
Why it matters
This highlights potential instability within the governing coalition and the ongoing political sensitivity surrounding workplace safety legislation in New Zealand.
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says he will not vote for the government s health and safety reforms if there are not changes to the legislation, after earlier saying he was hamstrung by the coalition agreement.
The report provides a balanced account of the politician's stance and the context of the Pike River tragedy without taking a side.
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