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Puataunofo Manukau Pilot Project

Foreword

Talofa lava, Kia orana, Malo e lelei, Ni sa bula vinaka, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Taloha ni, Ia orana, Kia ora and Warm Pacific Greetings!

The Puataunofo Manukau Project Status Report highlights outcomes, learning's and recommendations from a 12 month pilot. The Department of Labour sees this initiative as a strategic project raising awareness of workplace safety for Pacific workers, employers, youth and communities in Manukau.

This report documents the successful implementation of the Puataunofo Manukau project plan.  The project included significant cross agency networking and collaboration, building relationships and engaging with employers and Pacific workers.

Congratulations to the Puataunofo Manukau Project Team in particular representatives from the Department of Labour, Accident Compensation Corporation, Manukau City Council, Injury Free Counties Manukau, Ministry of Pacific Island Affairs, Council of Trade Unions Komiti Pasefika and Engineering Printing and Manufacturing Union on working together to achieve the Puataunofo Manukau vision promoting workplace safety and raising productivity so that we all contribute towards "helping New Zealand workplaces work better".

Craig Armitage
Deputy Secretary Workplace (Acting)
September 2008