Arborist to pay $108,500 after woman hurt in tree felling – Fine higher than the value of the business
An arborist has been ordered to pay $108,500 after a woman was hurt when she walked into the path of a falling palm tree. A WorkSafe investigation found Stumpmaster Limited placed three cones in the area where it was cutting down a palm tree, but the cones were not the…
Quarry could cause lung cancer, Fulton Hogan keen to keep talking with residents about their concerns
Canterbury health officials are warning of the dangers of living near quarries, after Fulton Hogan confirmed it intends to get resource consent to mine near Templeton. Residents believe that dust from the quarry will be harmful to their health – and the Chief Medical Officer agrees. Dr Alistair Humphrey says…