Van Velden
Van Velden is a prominent figure in New Zealand's health and safety sector, known for her proactive approach to addressing compliance issues. Recently in the news, she announced a new initiative aimed at reducing the overuse of road cones throughout the country, directing WorkSafe to focus on critical risks rather than excessive regulatory requirements that burden small businesses.
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Recent news mentions
van Velden stated that the government has taken a balanced approach to minimum wage increases.
Minimum wage to increase from April next year, Govt commits to bigger rise than last year
New Zealand· 2025-12-11
Van Velden said the change would give employees greater flexibility to take the hours they need off.
Holidays Act overhaul: What changes are being made in the shake-upNew Zealand· 2025-09-23van Velden is the Minister of Internal Affairs who responded to inquiries about Cameron's citizenship application.
James Cameron asked Act leader David Seymour to speed up citizenship applicationNew Zealand· 2025-09-09
In the announcement, van Velden said one proposed change was to amend the General Risk Regulations.
Central Hawke’s Bay farming family on why kids should never be banned from farm workNew Zealand· 2025-08-06
van Velden said the bill was important to protect New Zealanders.
New Zealand sporting bodies unite to fight proposed Online Casino Gambling BillNew Zealand· 2025-08-03
Van Velden is urged to reverse the amendment that scrapped pay equity claims for low-income workers.
Pay equity bungle could cost Govt the election – Shane Te PouNew Zealand· 2025-06-07
The Minister of Workplace Relations and Safety wants the agency’s inspectorate to ditch its 'adversarial culture' and move from managing risk generally to critical risk.
WorkSafe shake-up: Minister kicks off agency makeover with hotline for ‘overzealous’ road cone useNew Zealand· 2025-06-02
Van Velden said the former MPs were welcome to hold their own meetings.
Pay equity: Former National MP Marilyn Waring assembles ‘people’s select committee’New Zealand· 2025-05-26
Van Velden is leading the reform on pay equity claims.
Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet job and what it should cover - Audrey YoungNew Zealand· 2025-05-12
Van Velden told the Herald the post showed Labour had 'lost all perspective' and had resorted to 'nasty personal attacks'.
Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigns before impending sackingNew Zealand· 2025-05-12
Van Velden is involved in the protests and has encouraged restraint among participants.
Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changesNew Zealand· 2025-05-08
Van Velden said she still supported pay equity but the laws surrounding the claims process had become 'muddied and unclear'.
Government’s pay equity amendment passes, opposition criticises urgencyNew Zealand· 2025-05-07
Van Velden said Ministers had been asked last year to find savings in their portfolios that might be recycled into other spending.
Government cancels pay equity claims, likely to hit hundreds of thousands of workers, booking Budget savingsNew Zealand· 2025-05-06
Van Velden said the requirement for workplaces to notify WorkSafe when incidents happen would be limited to only significant events.
Government to launch hotline for public to report excessive road cone useNew Zealand· 2025-03-31
Van Velden is directing WorkSafe to confirm and provide guidance on road cone overcompliance.
Watch: PM Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conferenceNew Zealand· 2025-03-31
