Hazel Armstrong
Health and safety lawyer on Abbey Caves tragedy
WorkSafe and Police have begun their investigations into the death of Whāngarei Boys High School student Karnin Ahorangi Petera, who died at the Abbey Caves.
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Coroner recommends key improvements for forestry sector
In a significant step, a coroner has recommended key improvements to forestry's code of practice.
This follows the inquest into the death of Niko Brooking-Hodgson who was hit by a flying 9kg shackle… Audio
Lawyer on ACC privacy and data review
A lawyer who specialises in ACC claims says that RNZ reports that employees in Hamilton mocking claimants' injuries is symptomatic of an organisational culture that is harsh, disconnected, and lacking… Audio
Changes mean ACC will have to prove gradual conditions not work-related
The government has just unveiled its proposed changes to the Accident Compensation Act.
This includes putting the onus on ACC to prove a gradual condition - like repetitive strain or exposure to… Audio
Lawyer Hazel Armstrong on White Island investigation
The Panel speaks to Lawyer Hazel Armstrong who is calling for a Royal Commission of Inquiry. Audio
WorkSafe squandering strengthened powers - lawyer
A Wellington lawyer whose investigation of a forestry death helped prompt an independent review of Worksafe says the agency is squandering its strengthened powers.
As we've reported this week, the… Audio
Asbestos victim should have got ACC
The High Court has ruled that a woman who died of a cancer caused by inhaling asbestos as a child was entitled to ACC cover. Lawyer Hazel Armstrong specialises in resolving ACC issues and tells Karyn… Audio
NZTA too cosy with rail operators - health & safety lawyer
A health and safety lawyer has no confidence in the Transport Agency to police rail safety. Since an inquiry into the deaths of rail workers in the 1990s, the Agency has been in charge of making sure… Audio
ACC court decision could set a major precedent - lawyer
A lawyer says a District Court ruling could set a precedent for hundreds of people with PTSD. The ruling directs ACC to cover the medical costs of a Christchurch builder who volunteered in the… Audio
Bullying among public servants worse than ever - lawyer
A Wellington lawyer says bullying in the public sector is worse now than ever before. Audio
Govt cuts to ACC levies too harsh
Labour leader, Andrew Little, says ACC should consider changing its funding model back to the way it was. Audio
WorksafeNZ 'brave' to charge Social Development
A Health and safety lawyer says Work Safe's decision to charge the Ministry of Social Development over the death of two of its employees at its Ashburton WINZ office sends a message to other… Audio
Lawyer says Port must take responsibility for workplace deaths
The Port of Tauranga has the worst injury rate in the country but says its not responsible for the workplace accidents at the port. Audio
Lawyer on ACC's ineffective complaints process
ACC has failed to fix the way it handles complaints despite multiple reviews over six years, and it is now launching another one. Audio
Playing Favourites with Bob Harvey
Former advertising agency owner, political strategist, environmental campaigner, television producer, mayor, and subject of the new biography, Wild Westie. Audio
Employers should be prosecuted every time a worker is killed.
A lawyer specialising in work place safety says employers should be prosecuted every time a worker is killed. Audio
ACC levies could fall as Corporation posts $4.9 billion surplus
The Accident Compensation Corporation has posted a net surplus of 4.9 billion dollars for the last financial year. That's 3.6 billion ahead of budget. The chair of the ACC Board, Paula Rebstock, says… Audio
Lawyer for Ms Gulland's family on the sentence
With us is Hazel Armstrong, the lawyer who acted for Ms Gulland's Canadian-based mother, Margaret Penner. Audio
Checkpoint Top Stories for Friday 13 September 2013
Watercare ordered to pay reparations; Lawyer for Ms Gulland's family on the sentence; Council chief resigns over crisis and gets large payout; Team NZ confident but not ruling out Oracle yet; Growing… Audio
Union calls for new KiwiRail investigation
The Rail and Maritime Transport Union is calling for a new investigation into a toxic gas leak in the Kaimai Tunnel, after learning the government's High Hazards Unit has said KiwiRail's own… Audio