Pike River families sound warning as health and safety bill moves closer

Stuff2026-06-16T06:13:06.000Z

bloody useless government, always putting profits before people. my cousin died in a workplace accident last year and nothing changed.

Zoe King2026-06-16T06:18:06.000Z

here we go again. they never learn. Bernie Monk is a hero for speaking out but who's actually listening this time 🤔

Ruby Fraser2026-06-16T06:30:06.000Z

work in mining myself, can't believe they're gutting safety regs. feels like we're being set up for another disaster.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-16T06:41:06.000Z

yeah nah, pass the bill. we need less red tape, not more.

Zoe King2026-06-16T07:14:06.000Z

get real mate, 29 men died. you think their families would call it red tape?

Stuff2026-06-16T07:18:06.000Z

bullshit. I've seen the shortcuts they take when no one's watching. safety rules are written in blood.

Ruby Fraser

Ben Sullivan2026-06-16T06:47:06.000Z

Pike River was 14 years ago and they still haven't even recovered the bodies. this country has no shame.

Eva Anderson2026-06-16T07:00:06.000Z

it's terrifying that they're relaxing safety rules right when we need more protections. do we have to wait for another tragedy?

Eva Anderson2026-06-16T07:41:06.000Z

facts. honestly disgusted with National pushing this.

River Cole2026-06-16T07:06:06.000Z

would be nice if the news didn't bury this story. this should be front page.

Ben Sullivan2026-06-16T07:46:06.000Z

true. but it sells papers...

Ruby Fraser2026-06-16T07:14:06.000Z

nah man, I work in a factory and the current rules are a joke. they just make everything expensive and slow. common sense is gone.

River Cole2026-06-16T08:06:06.000Z

lol nah, safety saves money in the long run. you clearly haven't worked in an unsafe workplace.

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