Auckland Council appoints Construction Health and Safety NZ chair to lead independent review into Port health and safety
Auckland Council has appointed Construction Health and Safety New Zealand (CHASNZ) chair Roger McRae to lead an
independent review into health and safety at Ports of Auckland (POAL), Mayor Phil Goff announced today.
“As chair of CHASNZ, and with over 35 years of experience in the construction sector—including more than 16 years as
Managing Director of McConnell Dowell—Roger McRae is well regarded for his work in Health and Safety. He possesses the
expertise needed to comprehensively review the Port’s health and safety regime and identify any gaps,” Mayor Goff said.
“With three fatalities at the Port in recent years, and a number of other serious injuries, as its shareholder, Auckland
Council wants to ensure that POAL’s health and safety culture and the systems it operates better meet its goal of a zero
harm workplace. A safe working environment is integral to the operation of a successful business.
“The scope of the review is wide-ranging and will examine factors including culture and engagement, resourcing, training
methods, supervision, governance and leadership, and the adequacy of incident reporting, investigation, and
implementation of suggested improvements.
“It is important that the review is both thorough and independent and I’m confident that Mr McRae will produce a report
that meets those standards.
“Work will begin quickly, with an interim report expected by Christmas and the final report to follow relatively early
in the new year,” said Mayor Goff.
The cost of the review will be met by POAL