Asbestos & Decontamination

Arson crime is on the rise. A fire was deliberately lit at a Hibiscus Coast café over Halloween weekend. It’s the latest in a series of attempted arson on Ōrewa businesses. “I want the community to know that these attacks on local businesses won’t be tolerated and we are working hard to hold those responsible […]

The Government is clarifying its regulations around meth residue management in rental properties. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka says that the lack of legislation on acceptable levels of methamphetamine residue in rentals has caused long-standing confusion. “Landlords and tenants deserve clarity on when rentals must be tested for residue, what should be done to ensure […]

Auckland Central Fire Station was evacuated after asbestos was found in the building. Positive tests came back from an unused room at the Pitt Street station, a space that had been under monitoring since a removal effort in September 2024.  Staff and vehicles were unable to enter the station, and crews received precautionary decontamination. Fire […]

Many commercial buildings face challenges such as leaks, rust, and the presence of asbestos in older roofing materials. Yet replacing old roofs entirely can be a costly and troublesome process. Asbestos roof encapsulation offers an alternative solution. The process involves applying a special sealant to an asbestos roof, creating a protective coating that traps fibres […]

Brett Murray, Chief Executive of Site Safe NZ, shares his views on asbestos awareness. Asbestos is often seen as a problem of the past. New Zealand banned imports of asbestos products in 2016, but the truth is more confronting: asbestos remains our leading work-related killer, claiming the lives of around 220 people every year. Those […]

A contamination scare involving asbestos in imported materials has led to temporary closures at Pacific Door Systems (PDS) and triggered a nationwide investigation into fire-rated doors. The issue centres on FRB core, a fire-retardant board widely used in the manufacture of Pyropanel fire doors. Recent testing has confirmed traces of asbestos in some batches imported […]