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Pay gap pushing scaffolders from New Zealand to Australia

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Construction firms in New Zealand are facing a growing shortage of scaffolders as experienced workers move to Australia in search of higher wages and...
Global News

SARNZ chief executive to step down after four years

Daniel Norton -
The head of Scaffolding, Access & Rigging NZ Inc (SARNZ) is to leave her role in October after four years in charge. Tina Wieczorek will...
Global News

New Zealand to Ease Scaffolding Rules on Construction Sites

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New Zealand is set to overhaul its scaffolding regulations in a bid to reduce costs and improve efficiency across the construction sector. Workplace Relations and...
Global News

Scaffolding Industry Mourns the Loss of Founding Leader David Spice

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Christchurch, New Zealand — The scaffolding community across New Zealand is mourning the passing of David Spice, a founding member and Life Member of...
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Scaffolding Gains “Skilled Trade” Status in New Zealand

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In a significant milestone for New Zealand’s construction and infrastructure sectors, scaffolding has officially been classified as a Level 3 trade under the country’s...
Global News

SAA and SARNZ Join Forces to Raise Industry Standards

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The Scaffolding Association Australia (SAA) and Scaffolding, Access, and Rigging New Zealand (SARNZ) have embarked on an innovative partnership to enhance safety, promote excellence,...
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Scaffolder suffers horrific injures after massive electric shock

Grahame Anderson -
A scaffolder who suffered a severe electric shock on-site in West Auckland, New Zealand has come off life support despite suffering horrific injuries.  Jahden Nelson,...
Australia & New Zealand

Companies fined after scaffolder suffers serious chemical burns

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Two New Zealand based businesses have been sentenced for health and safety failings after a scaffolder suffered serious chemical burns to his hands. A court...
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New Zealand scaffold fall leads to $230K fine

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A construction company and scaffolding firm will have to pay a combined $230,000 as part of a settlement agreement with New Zealand's Health &...
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Foreign workers in New Zealand’s construction industry at all time high

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The number of foreigners traveling to New Zealand to work in scaffolding and construction has reached a new record. According to figures obtained by Newshub show in...
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