Number of fines for unvaccinated health workers and designations of officers

Erika Whittome made this Official Information request to WorkSafe New Zealand

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From: Erika Whittome

Dear WorkSafe New Zealand,

I refer to your advice of 1st Dec 2021 "Our enforcement approach during the COVID-19 pandemic
Our inspectors are authorised enforcement officers under the COVID-19 Public Health Response Act 2020 (COVID-19 legislation) and its Orders. Their role is to enforce COVID-19 legislation requirements for work and workplaces."

How many fines were issued to unvaccinated health workers by your organization?
How many fines were successfully collected?
Would you kindly share the gazetting of these officers authorized to enforce covid orders?

I am aware of this info you gave, however this info request is just for health workers please https://fyi.org.nz/request/28674/respons...

Yours faithfully,

Erika Whittome

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From: Ministerial Services – WorkSafe
WorkSafe New Zealand

Tçnâ koe Erika

Thank you for your Official Information Act request received by WorkSafe New Zealand on 25 January 2025.

WorkSafe New Zealand will respond to your request under the provisions of the Official Information Act.

Please contact [email address] if you have any questions.

Ministerial Services
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Wellington
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