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New safety regulations for the adventure tourism industry will come into force from 1 October 2011, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.

The Government announced in August that adventure tourism operators would be required to be registered and undergo a safety audit.

The new regulations come under the Health and Safety in Employment Act, making it an offence to provide activities involving significant hazards and some level of instruction or leadership without a current safety audit certificate.

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson says the passing into law tonight of the Employment Relations Amendment Bill (No 2) and the Holidays Amendment Bill will provide New Zealanders with more opportunities and choice and boost business confidence.

"These two bills improve our employment law framework by promoting greater clarity where required and increasing flexibility and choice for both employers and employees," Ms Wilkinson says.

"This Government is focused on creating jobs and providing the right conditions for economic growth.

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson today announced the appointment of John Errington as the new Chair of the Remuneration Authority.

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson today launched a campaign aimed at reducing serious injuries and deaths on farms from quad bike accidents.

The security of workers in the film industry and The Hobbit in New Zealand has been secured with the passing of the Employment Relations (Film Production Work) Amendment Bill into law, says Ministe

The Hon Kate Wilkinson applauds this year's Skills Highway Award winner, GT Liddell, which increased its income 64% over three years through workplace literacy training.

Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson today announced four new appointments to the National Advisory Council on the Employment of Women (NACEW) and the reappointment of two members.

A new initiative to promote high productivity among New Zealand businesses will be set up by the Government, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson announced today.

Labour's employment relations spokesperson has got it wrong again, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.

A compulsory registration scheme featuring upfront safety audits will be developed following the review of New Zealand's adventure tourism industry, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson announced today.<

Legislation aiming to break the cycle of welfare dependancy and get more people in work signals a turning point says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

Two new bills amending the Employment Relations Act 2000 and Holidays Act 2003 respectively have been introduced to Parliament, Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson announced today.

Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson has welcomed OECD research findings that Canterbury businesses recognise the importance of training to their productivity and competitiveness, irrespective of the eco

Thank you for inviting me to speak at your AGM this morning.

Labour Minister Kate Wilkinson is welcoming Phil Goff's restatement of support for the Government's move to give workers more choice over their holidays.

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson says the suggestion that every employee will be asked to provide a medical certificate whenever they are sick is ridiculous.

Employees will be able to exchange up to one week's annual holidays for cash from next year, Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson says.

The 90-day trial period is to be extended to enable all employers and new employees to have the chance to benefit from it, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.

Today's launch of the Business Leaders' Health and Safety Forum marks a promising step forward in combating workplace deaths and injuries, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson today received the final report following the Department of Labour-led review of the adventure tourism industry.

Families with new babies can expect a boost to their parental leave payments next month, says Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson.

Children and young people will have direct access to simple guidance about their rights and responsibilities when they enter the workforce with the launch today of the new website My First Job, say

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson today announced the appointment of three new Members of the Employment Relations Authority and the reappointment of two others.