Puataunofo Manukau Pilot Project
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Recommendations
The Puataunofo Manukau Project
It is recommended that
- The Puataunofo Manukau Project continue in the Manukau area
- Regular team meetings are held to ensure the project maintains the momentum that has been gained thus far
- The Puataunofo Manukau Project team hold a strategic planning session to look at sustainability and support for the future of the Puataunofo programme including additional funding opportunities
- The Puataunofo Manukau Project Counties Manukau develop a regional plan with industry groups and their leaders
- The Puataunofo Manukau Project actively address issues of engaging with employers, employers groups and associations in the Manukau area
- The Pacific Health and Safety Breakfast becomes an annual event
Extending the Project
It is recommended that
- Given their vulnerability in the workplace consideration be given to extending the project to other regions where there are a high concentration of Pacific people
- The Puataunofo Manukau Project is coordinated and delivered at an Auckland regional level
- Ethnic specific workshops are held targeting the largest groups i.e. Samoan and Tongan people
- Puataunofo Manukau Project continue to work with selected colleges to participate in the Passport to Safety in Schools programme
- A Puataunofo Health and Safety brochure be developed
- Puataunofo Manukau Project work with CTU Komiti Pasefika and EPMU to encourage Pacific members to attend the workshops
- A more formal review and evaluation be commissioned to look at the impact Puataunofo Manukau Project has had on workers and companies comparable over 3-5 years
Improving Data Collection
It is recommended that
- The Department of Labour and Accident Compensation Corporation look at improving data collection of Pacific workers who have been injured in workplaces
Addressing Emerging Issues
It is recommended that
- The Puataunofo Manukau Project follow up with addressing other work related issues e.g. legal and minimum rights
- Research and policy work be conducted to identify under reporting of work related injury issues among Pacific workers
- Strategies be developed to meet the needs of those workers employed by Small Medium Enterprise and Pacific businesses
- Invite appropriate organisations to be part of the Puataunofo Manukau Project Team