Van Velden

Van Velden

politician New Zealand

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
10,907
Power
475$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 3 5.00 0.21% +10% 4,822,233 10,907 $210,000 475$
Totals 3 4,822,233 10,907 $210,000 475$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Van Velden is urged to reverse the amendment that scrapped pay equity claims for low-income workers. 3

Shane Te Pou Fleur Fitzsimons
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Pay equity bungle could cost Govt the election – Shane Te Pou

New Zealand New Zealand: 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. 7

Shamubeel Eaqub Jennifer Kerr Julia Gabel
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: WorkSafe shake-up: Minister kicks off agency makeover with hotline for ‘overzealous’ road cone use

New Zealand New Zealand: Van Velden said the former MPs were welcome to hold their own meetings. 5

Marilyn Waring Nicola Willis Julia Gabel
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Pay equity: Former National MP Marilyn Waring assembles ‘people’s select committee’

New Zealand New Zealand: Van Velden is leading the reform on pay equity claims. 5

Audrey Young Willie Jackson Bruce Gray Dion Tuuta David Cochrane Kararaina Calcott Cribb Shane Jones Chris Finlayson Dame Sian Elias Rob Salmond Chris Hipkins Nicola Willis Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Why the Waitangi Tribunal review is not a hatchet job and what it should cover - Audrey Young

New Zealand New Zealand: Van Velden told the Herald the post showed Labour had 'lost all perspective' and had resorted to 'nasty personal attacks'. 4

Jevon Mcskimming Mitchell Richard Chambers Adam Pearse Rob Salmond Chris Hipkins Nicola Willis
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming resigns before impending sacking

New Zealand New Zealand: Van Velden is involved in the protests and has encouraged restraint among participants. 6

Nicola Grigg Tama Potaka Scott Simpson James Meager Penny Simmonds Dana Kirkpatrick Suze Redmayne Mike Butterick Tim Costly Nicola Willis Fleur Fitzsimons Melissa Ansell Bridges Adam Pearse
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Act minister, National MPs to face protests over pay equity changes

New Zealand New Zealand: Van Velden said she still supported pay equity but the laws surrounding the claims process had become 'muddied and unclear'. 5

Chris Hipkins
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government’s pay equity amendment passes, opposition criticises urgency

New Zealand New Zealand: Van Velden said Ministers had been asked last year to find savings in their portfolios that might be recycled into other spending. 6

Kristine Bartlett Jan Tinetti Nicola Willis Kahurangi Carter Thomas Coughlan
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government cancels pay equity claims, likely to hit hundreds of thousands of workers, booking Budget savings

New Zealand New Zealand: Van Velden said the requirement for workplaces to notify WorkSafe when incidents happen would be limited to only significant events. 5

Luxon Chris Bishop Jan Tinetti Julia Gabel
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Government to launch hotline for public to report excessive road cone use

New Zealand New Zealand: Van Velden is directing WorkSafe to confirm and provide guidance on road cone overcompliance. 6

Christopher Luxon Doyle Chloe Swarbrick Winston Peters Tangi Utikere Peter Reidy
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Watch: PM Christopher Luxon holds post-Cabinet press conference