Agriculture and Agribusiness Management: Legislation, Standards and Guides

Owners or people in charge of animals must comply with the Animal Welfare Act 1999 and minimum standards for animal care and management in codes of welfare. The codes are separate from the Act because with so many different types of situations, it is impractical to include them all in the Act. Codes of welfare also have recommended best practices to set out standards of care and conduct, over and above the minimum required to meet the obligations in the Act.

The Animal Welfare Act sets out how people should take care of and act towards animals. MPI and the Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (the RNZSPCA) jointly enforce the Act

Outlines what this legislation means for employees and employers.

WorkSafe New Zealand (WorkSafe) is the work health and safety regulator. Their website outlines numerous good practice guidelines and information on staying safe in agriculture such as the safe use of machinery and quad bikes.

Guidelines to keeping safe on the farm and identifying risks.

Be aware of new rules that took effect in July 2015

Best practice to reduce injuries and fatalities. Includes information on cattle control and effluent management.