Wednesday, 03 June 2026 07:55

Lindy Nelson Named Finalist in 2026 New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards

Written by  Staff Reporters
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Safer Farms ambassador Lindy Nelson's dedication to "rethinking how the primary sector works together to reduce harm on farm" has been recognised with a finalist place in the New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards for 2026.

Safer Farms chair Murray Donald says the Safer Farms team was delighted to see Nelson named as a finaist in the Leadership category.

"Her leadership in this field is effective because, as a farmer herself, she is passionate about creating safer and stronger rural communities."

Wairarapa farmer Nelson chaired Safer Farms from 2020 to January 2026 and was instrumental in the formation of the first-ever sector-wide plan Farm without Harm - designed with farmers and industry.

She also helped develop a partnership with ACC.

The awards are organised by Safeguard with the support of WorkSafe New Zealand and ACC.

The 2026 winners will be announced at a gala dinner at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland on 23 June.

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