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Hamilton City Council sentenced after zookeeper killed by tiger

On September 16, 2016, Posted by , In Uncategorized, With No Comments

WorkSafe NZ media release, 16 September 2016 Hamilton City Council has been ordered to pay reparations of $5,180 to each of zookeeper Samantha Kudeweh’s two children. Ms Kudeweh was killed by a tiger while working at Hamilton Zoo last year. The Council was also ordered to pay fines of $38,250…

Timaru construction firm fined after worker injured in 2.9m fall

On September 13, 2016, Posted by , In Uncategorized, With No Comments

WorkSafe NZ media release, 12 September 2016 The importance of training and hazard management while working at height has been highlighted at a Timaru District Court sentencing today. Timaru company Rickie Shore Building Limited was fined $34,000 and ordered to pay reparations of $16,000 after pleading guilty to one charge…