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A comprehensive, online update of injury prevention news and events happening around NZ and beyond. View and subscribe to the e-newsletter, or contact us to provide information for the next edition. more >

Public comment invited on new tyres and wheels rule

The NZ Transport Agency is calling for submissions on proposed changes to the legal requirements for tyres and wheels.  more >

2008 Drowning Report

There were a total of 96 drowning deaths in New Zealand in 2008.  Report (PDF 3MB) >    Media release (PDF 100KB) >

Safekids Community Model Recommendations

Safekids New Zealand, Plunket, and the Office of the Children's Commissioner delivered 5 recommendations for renewed focus on child safety within the Safe Communities Model  more >

Work Related Injury Claims

This report informs you about work-related injury claims that occurred in the 2007 calendar year as measured at 31 March 2008.  more >

9th National Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion

"Applying the Science: an integrated approach" 26 July – 28 July 2009, Melbourne, Australia. more >

IPNANZ Weaving the Strands 2009

7 October – 9 October 2009, Hoani Waititi Marae, Waitakere City, Auckland.  more >