Asbestos Businesses in Wellington, New Zealand
Asbestos in New Zealand is governed by the Health and Safety at Work (Asbestos) Regulations 2016, made under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015. WorkSafe New Zealand enforces the regulations nationally. Since 1 October 2016, importing asbestos-containing products into New Zealand has been illegal. The airborne contamination standard is 0.1 respirable asbestos fibres per millilitre of air averaged over eight hours.
Any Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU) must identify asbestos at their workplace and eliminate exposure to airborne asbestos so far as is reasonably practicable. Buildings constructed before 1 January 2000 are presumed likely to contain asbestos. Where asbestos is identified or suspected, the PCBU must prepare and maintain a management plan covering the location and condition of all known or assumed asbestos-containing material, how exposure risks are managed, and procedures for incidents or emergencies. Plans must be reviewed at least every five years. Where multiple PCBUs share a workplace, they must consult, cooperate, and coordinate their asbestos management.
Unlike Australia, where each state has its own regulator and there is a push toward national consistency through ASSEA, New Zealand's asbestos regulations are already national. WorkSafe NZ is the single regulator across the whole country.
Licensing
All licensed asbestos removal requires a licence from WorkSafe:
- Class A permits removal of any quantity of friable and non-friable asbestos. Nominated supervisors need at least three years of experience including a minimum of 600 days removing friable asbestos. The PCBU must have a certified safety management system, and an independent assessor must do air monitoring and issue clearance certificates.
- Class B permits removal of more than 10 square metres of non-friable asbestos. Supervisors need at least one year of experience including 200 days of non-friable removal. Removing 10 square metres or less of non-friable asbestos by a competent person does not require a licence, but must still follow the regulations and Code of Practice.
Workers must hold the appropriate NZQA unit standard qualifications. All licensed work requires a removal control plan, decontamination facilities, and proper waste disposal. WorkSafe must be notified before licensed work begins. Samples must be analysed by a lab accredited by IANZ or NATA.
Disposal
Local council: Wellington City Council runs the Southern Landfill, which accepts asbestos once you have completed the council's application for disposal of asbestos. Contact the council on 04 499 4444 before you go.
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Asbestos Safe Consultancy
Greenmeadows, Hawke's Bay
Asbestos Safe Consultancy Limited is an independent asbestos consultancy providing asbestos surveys, asbestos management plans, refurbishment and demolition surveys, asbestos testing, air monitoring, and clearance inspections throughout Hawke’s Bay, Gisborne, Taupō, Palmerston North and surrounding regions. Led by BOHS qualified consultant James Kiddle (IP402, IP403, IP404, IP405), we help homeowners, businesses, schools, property managers and contractors identify and manage asbestos risks. We provide practical advice, fast turnaround times, competitive pricing, and professional asbestos reports to help clients meet their health and safety obligations.
View DetailsBeacon Safety
Wellington, Wellington
Beacon Safety is a New Zealand manufacturer and supplier of asbestos removal equipment, with branches in Wellington, Auckland and the South Island. Its range for sale or hire includes negative pressure units, decontamination units, asbestos removal bags, airlocks, vacuums, respirators, PPE and polythene. It also provides DOP and airflow testing, respirator fit testing, and maintenance and inspection of working-at-height equipment. FAMANZ sponsor.
View DetailsChemsafety Limited - Wellington
Avalon, Wellington
Chemsafety Limited provides asbestos removal, hazardous substances management, and occupational hygiene services to identify, quantify and mitigate health hazards in workplaces throughout New Zealand.
View DetailsWellington Demolition
Waitangirua, Wellington
Wellington Demolition is a premier demolition and asbestos removal contractor providing safe and reliable commercial, residential, and industrial demolition services in the Wellington region.
View DetailsMajor Consulting Group Limited
Avalon, Wellington
Major Consulting Group Limited is an asbestos removal services company based in Avalon, Wellington, New Zealand. The company specialises in identifying and safely removing asbestos from residential and commercial properties, helping clients manage environmental health risks associated with hazardous materials.
View DetailsPulse Building Inspections Wellington
Mount Victoria, Wellington
Pulse Building Inspections Wellington provides professional home and property inspections, including pre-purchase/pre-sale inspections, healthy homes assessments, and labouratory testing services across New Zealand.
View DetailsQuality Demolition & Contracting
Avalon, Wellington
Quality Demolition & Contracting provides asbestos removal services to clients throughout Avalon and Wellington. The company specialises in safe and compliant asbestos abatement, helping property owners manage hazardous materials responsibly. With expertise in environmental remediation, Quality Demolition & Contracting delivers reliable solutions for contaminated site management and cleanup.
View DetailsClear Air Management
Avalon, Wellington
Clear Air Management is a dedicated team of licensed asbestos removal experts providing affordable and reliable Class A and B asbestos removal services for both commercial and residential projects.
View DetailsProRem Property Remediation
Carterton, Wellington
ProRem is a New Zealand-owned property remediation specialist providing safe, certified solutions for asbestos removal, environmental decontamination, and property damage restoration across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
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