In Aotearoa New Zealand, we live with the knowledge that a large and devastating earthquake could occur at any time, without warning. When it strikes, we need to know we will be safe in the buildings where we work. This article explores the legal obligations of business owners to be aware of,...

This article examines the application of New Zealand and Australian work health and safety (‘WHS’) laws to professional sport. After briefly discussing the origins and structure of both countries’ WHS laws, the article explains how statutory WHS duties operate for the benefit of workers...